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Category: Health & Science
GLP-1 Drugs Like Semaglutide Linked to 30 Percent Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Obese Women
Large retrospective study suggests GLP-1 drug use among obese women could significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer
New Study Reveals Ideal Exercise Combination and Duration to Protect Both Heart and Mind
Research identifies a sweet spot of 90 to 120 minutes combining aerobic and resistance exercise for optimal cardiovascular and cognitive health benefits
PFAS Forever Chemical PFDA Causes Craniofacial Birth Defects by Disrupting Retinoic Acid in Fetuses
Scientists find that PFDA a common PFAS pollutant disrupts fetal development by interfering with retinoic acid regulation causing craniofacial deformities
Urine Test May Identify Children With Autism Earlier Than Current Assessment Tools
New study shows a urine test analyzing gut microbe metabolites correctly identified 90 percent of autistic children without any false negatives
Solar Desalination Breakthrough Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water While Eliminating Brine Waste
Scientists develop a solar-powered desalination method that converts seawater to potable water with zero brine byproduct addressing a major environmental challenge
PFAS in Dental Implants Found to Resist Antibiotics Due to Biofilm Formation
Researchers uncover why a common dental implant infection resists antibiotic treatment offering new clues for more effective dental therapies
Researchers Discover Quantum Effect That Could Eliminate Need for Batteries in Devices
Scientists find that microscopic imperfections and atomic vibrations in advanced materials can be harnessed to create a persistent quantum energy state
Scientists Discover New Way the Immune System Fights Cancer Overturning Core Immunology Belief
Research shows that when cancer cells shut down MHC I immune recognition molecules the immune system deploys a surprising alternative defense pathway
New Drug Daraxonrasib Cracks Undruggable Pancreatic Cancer Target and Nearly Doubles Survival
A new drug targeting the KRAS mutation driving most pancreatic cancers shows remarkable results in clinical trials nearly doubling patient survival time