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Humans evolved faster than any other ape

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 29, 2025, 10:55 am.

UCL scientists found that human skulls evolved much faster than those of other apes, reflecting the powerful forces driving our brain growth… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Omega-3 benefits may vanish quickly after you stop

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 29, 2025, 8:27 am.

Finnish scientists found that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish oil impacts each person’s metabolism uniquely. Participants showed str… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Your IQ may determine how well you hear in a crowd

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 29, 2025, 8:14 am.

New research reveals that intelligence plays a key role in how well people process speech in noisy environments. The study compared neurotyp… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Online brain training reverses 10 years of aging in memory and learning

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 29, 2025, 7:56 am.

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older ad… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 29, 2025, 7:42 am.

A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Why women live longer than men, explained by evolution

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 28, 2025, 12:39 pm.

An international team of researchers led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, working with … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

Forget fiber. Science just found the foods that really help constipation

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 22, 2025, 10:05 am.

Researchers at King’s College London have created the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, finding real relie… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Stanford’s tiny eye chip helps the blind see again

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 22, 2025, 9:26 am.

A wireless eye implant developed at Stanford Medicine has restored reading ability to people with advanced macular degeneration. The PRIMA c… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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A “toxic duo” may be the hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 22, 2025, 8:19 am.

Scientists have uncovered a toxic alliance between A? and fibrinogen that may explain how Alzheimer’s disease begins. The two proteins to… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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This everyday vitamin could be the closest thing we have to an “anti-aging pill”

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 22, 2025, 7:30 am.

A study found that daily vitamin D supplements helped slow telomere shortening—the cellular process linked to aging and disease. Researche… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Running fixes what junk food breaks in the brain

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 21, 2025, 10:31 pm.

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanism… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Doctors just found a way to slow one of the deadliest prostate cancers

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 21, 2025, 9:53 pm.

A powerful new drug combination—niraparib added to standard prostate cancer therapy—has been shown to significantly delay disease progre… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

This type of meat supercharges muscle growth after workouts

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 15, 2025, 10:02 am.

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Usi… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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This European treatment for joint pain just passed a major scientific test

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 15, 2025, 9:46 am.

Korean researchers found that low-dose radiation therapy eased knee pain and improved movement in people with mild to moderate osteoarthriti… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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A little stress could be the secret to healthy aging

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 15, 2025, 9:27 am.

Scientists discovered that specific nutrients in nematodes’ diets activate stress defenses that keep their cells healthier over time. These … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists grow mini human livers that predict toxic drug reactions

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 15, 2025, 4:30 am.

A new human liver organoid microarray developed by Cincinnati Children’s and Roche recreates immune-driven liver injury in the lab. Built … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Exercise might be the key to a younger, sharper immune system

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 14, 2025, 10:27 pm.

Endurance exercise may train the immune system as much as the muscles. Older adults with decades of running or cycling had immune cells that… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Supercharged vitamin k could help the brain heal itself

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 14, 2025, 10:08 am.

Researchers have synthesized enhanced vitamin K analogues that outperform natural vitamin K in promoting neuron growth. The new compounds, w… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

Bacteria hidden inside tumors could help beat cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 9:54 am.

Scientists have discovered that bacteria living inside tumors can produce a molecule that fights cancer and enhances chemotherapy. The molec… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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“An Outrageous Assault”: Pelvic Exams by Med Students on Anesthetized Women 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 7:00 am.

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. From Heart Failure, a book I wrote about my time at Tufts University School … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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A psychedelic surprise: DMT helps the brain heal after stroke

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 2:01 am.

Scientists have discovered that DMT, a natural compound found in plants and even the human brain, can dramatically reduce brain damage cause… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 1:46 am.

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 1:00 am.

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny bra… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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You don’t have to lose weight to lower your diabetes risk, scientists say

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 6, 2025, 10:01 pm.

A major study from Tübingen found that prediabetic individuals who normalized their blood sugar through healthy habits — even without she… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 1, 2025, 9:29 am.

A new AI tool called DOLPHIN exposes hidden genetic markers inside single cells, enabling earlier detection and more precise treatment choic… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Blocking one protein supercharges the immune system against cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 1, 2025, 8:10 am.

Scientists have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, essentially rewiring how these c… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Yoga isn’t as heart-healthy as you think, new study reveals

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 10:42 pm.

A comprehensive review shows that yoga doesn’t match up to traditional exercise for improving vascular health. Activities like Pilates, Ta… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 8:41 am.

Scientists have uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in Black Mamba venom that explains why antivenoms sometimes fail. The study revealed th… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Long commutes and small homes are wrecking sleep

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 7:17 am.

Tokyo residents face a trade-off between home size and commute time when it comes to sleep health. A new study shows longer commutes increas… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The Real Benefits of Statins and Their Side Effects 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 7:00 am.

A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right for you. “Physicians have a duty to in… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

AI-powered smart bandage heals wounds 25% faster

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 9:37 am.

A new wearable device, a-Heal, combines AI, imaging, and bioelectronics to speed up wound recovery. It continuously monitors wounds, diagnos… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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A tiny mineral may hold the secret to feeding billions sustainably

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 8:43 am.

Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 7:40 am.

Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps independently evolved different biochemical pathways to create psilocybin. This conver… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 1:00 am.

Researchers reviewing 46 studies found evidence linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure with higher risks of autism and ADHD. The … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Dogs can tell how toys work without any training

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 23, 2025, 10:20 pm.

Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just appearance. In playful at-home tests, they linked labels like “fetch” and “pull?… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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AI breakthrough finds life-saving insights in everyday bloodwork

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 23, 2025, 7:33 am.

AI-powered analysis of routine blood tests can reveal hidden patterns that predict recovery and survival after spinal cord injuries. This br… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

Scientists reverse stroke damage with stem cells

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 10:50 pm.

Scientists in Zurich have shown that stem cell transplants can reverse stroke damage by regenerating neurons, restoring motor functions, and… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Brain rhythms reveal a secret switch between old memories and new adventures

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 10:44 pm.

Scientists have uncovered how the brain reroutes its communication pathways depending on whether it’s processing something new or recallin… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Stanford scientists reveal simple shift that could prevent strokes and obesity nationwide

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 8:52 pm.

Switching clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms in ways that harm health. Stanford scientists found permanent standard time would r… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro makes food taste sweeter and saltier, and that may quiet cravings

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 7:48 pm.

Some people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro notice that food suddenly tastes sweeter or saltier, and this subtle shift in flavor percept… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Semaglutide may silence the food noise in your head

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 6:19 pm.

People taking semaglutide report far fewer obsessive thoughts about food, with cravings dropping sharply and mental health improving. This n… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 7:00 am.

It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can be corrected with diet. When [&#823… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 10, 2025, 6:10 am.

Scientists at Stellenbosch University have uncovered a rare class of plant compounds, flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves for the first time…. Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Metformin’s secret brain pathway revealed after 60 years

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 10, 2025, 4:18 am.

Metformin, long trusted for diabetes, turns out to work in the brain too. By shutting down Rap1 in the hypothalamus, the drug lowers blood s… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The foods that delay dementia and heart disease. Backed by a 15-year study

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 10:31 pm.

What we eat as we age may determine how many chronic illnesses we face later in life. A 15-year study of more than 2,400 older adults reveal… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Simple blood test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 9:05 pm.

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Ozempic’s hidden pregnancy risk few women know about

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 8:38 pm.

Thousands of women are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss without contraception, leading to unintended pregnancies and potential… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Preventing Hair Loss and Promoting Hair Growth

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 7:00 am.

In every grade school class photo, I seem to have a mess of tousled hair on my head. No matter how much my mom tried […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Metformin’s mysterious metal effect could explain its big health benefits

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 6:52 am.

Metformin, the world’s most widely used diabetes drug, has long been recognized for its surprising range of benefits beyond lowering blood… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 3:57 am.

Overactivation of dopamine neurons may directly drive their death, explaining why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson??… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Hidden viruses in our DNA could be medicine’s next big breakthrough

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 2:54 am.

Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of an ancient viral protein hidden in our DNA. The HERV-K Env protein, found on cancer and autoimmu… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Why Alzheimer’s attacks the brain’s memory hub first

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 10:28 pm.

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damag… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists discover how to wipe out breast cancer’s hidden cells

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 7:51 am.

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have shown for the first time that it’s possible to detect dormant cancer cells in breast can… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 7:42 am.

A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality,… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

The hidden DNA organizer linking fertility and cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 10:06 pm.

Scientists at Kyoto University have uncovered a hidden protein complex that organizes DNA in sperm stem cells, a discovery that reveals surp… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 8:38 am.

Scientists have cracked one of chemistry’s toughest challenges with indoles, using copper to unlock a spot once thought too stubborn to ch… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 8:27 am.

Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Hijacking Our Appetites 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 7:00 am.

I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient. The importance of satiety is underscored by a rare genetic condition known… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 3:54 am.

A nationwide study found that recent colds caused by rhinoviruses can give short-term protection against COVID-19. Children benefit most, as… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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9 in 10 Australian Teachers Are Stressed to Breaking Point

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 3:08 am.

Australian teachers are in crisis, with 9 in 10 experiencing severe stress and nearly 70% saying their workload is unmanageable. A major UNS… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.