Researchers at the University of Granada have revealed that the Nutri-Score labeling system, commonly used in Europe to assess food quality, is unable to adequately reflect the nutritional and metabolic complexity of soluble cocoa…
Category: 6. Health
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What is a ‘cancer gene’? How genetic mutations lead to cancer
An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025.
Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, change what they do and cause a…
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Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases.
“Yeast is promising as a drug-delivery…
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Study documents dramatic rise of throat cancer in people with HIV
MedPage Today news story
Rates of oropharyngeal cancer among people with HIV have jumped since 2000, particularly heterosexual men ages 50 and older, according to an observational study presented at CROI 2026.
In a large North American HIV cohort,…
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Obstructive sleep apnoea costs UK and US economies £137bn a year, research finds | Sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea costs the US and UK economies more than £137bn ($185bn) a year, according to research.
People with the serious health condition repeatedly stop breathing temporarily while asleep; they tend to snore very loudly and can…
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NIH-Supported Trial Reduces HIV Incidence by 70% in Rural Populations in Africa
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda by pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians. This…
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New Research Shows Why Eating Before Bed May Not Be Wise
Published February 24, 2026 02:28PM
Late-night snacking on juicy, carby food—preferably while standing barefoot in the refrigerator light—is one of those universally blissful life moments. You finish your meal, belly full, and hazily shuffle…
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Ask the expert: Social media and eating disorder recovery | MSUToday
TikTok has become a go-to platform for young people to share their eating disorder recovery experiences and to find support in their journeys. However, while users may be eager to use social media, recovery-related content may expose vulnerable…
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Daily peanut butter intake boosts muscle power in older adults
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia, found that a daily serving of peanut butter significantly boosted muscle power in older adults. The…
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ATG14 found to be a critical defender against hepatic injury and fibrosis
Autophagy is indispensable for maintaining hepatocyte integrity, metabolic homeostasis, and survival. While several autophagy-related proteins have been studied in hepatic physiology, the specific role of Autophagy Related 14…
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