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A new study suggests that gum disease may disrupt brain activity and increase the risk of cognitive decline, potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Anhui Medical University in China found that individuals with moderate-to-severe gum disease experienced…

A study by King’s College London reveals that over half of 23-year-olds in Europe exhibit disordered eating behaviors, including restrictive, emotional, or uncontrolled eating, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers found that delayed brain maturation, particularly in the cerebellum, plays a significant…

A recent study from the University of Minnesota Medical School, published in Nature Aging, reveals a connection between social and psychological stress and accelerated aging, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Researchers found that exposure to social stressors damages DNA and induces…

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a stark warning on Monday about the dangers of alcohol consumption, linking it to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancers, Khaama Press reported. Murthy emphasized that alcohol is…

On Saturday, Mali’s military announced the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is a prominent figure in the Daesh group’s Sahel branch, Arab News reported. The army reported that several fighters from the group were also killed during an…

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel class of antibodies that target a previously unexplored region of the malaria parasite, potentially revolutionizing prevention strategies, SciTech Daily reported. Among these, the most potent antibody, MAD21-101, demonstrated…

A new study has established a connection between loneliness and adverse health outcomes, revealing that individuals who experience social isolation may have elevated levels of certain proteins associated with various diseases, The Guardian reported. Researchers analyzed data from over 42,000…

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology have discovered that a low-cost blood pressure medication may effectively treat craniopharyngioma, a rare noncancerous brain tumor located near the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, Anadolu Agency reported…

A recent study published in Neurology by the American Academy of Neurology indicates that fluctuating blood pressure may accelerate cognitive aging, particularly in Black older adults, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers analyzed data from 4,770 participants, averaging 71 years old, and…

A recent study by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute highlights the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice in addressing Asia’s diabetes crisis, SciTech Daily reported. With over 537 million people affected by…