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Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
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Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on…

18 July 2021 · 3 min read

Analysis of Thousands of Drugs Reveals Potential New COVID-19 Antivirals
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Analysis of Thousands of Drugs Reveals Potential New COVID-19 Antivirals

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University of Dundee have screened thousands of drug and chemical molecules and identified a range of potential antivirals that could be developed into…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches
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Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches

Trial provides ‘grounds for optimism’ for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them. Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids reduces the frequency…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

Worrying New Insights Into the Chemicals in Plastics – Significant Risk to People and the Environment
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Worrying New Insights Into the Chemicals in Plastics – Significant Risk to People and the Environment

Plastic is practical, cheap and incredibly popular. Every year, more than 350 million metric tons are produced worldwide. These plastics contain a huge variety of chemicals that may be released…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

High Capacity DNA Data Storage: Could All Your Digital Photos Be Stored As DNA?
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High Capacity DNA Data Storage: Could All Your Digital Photos Be Stored As DNA?

MIT biological engineers have demonstrated a way to easily retrieve data files stored as DNA. This could be a step toward using DNA archives to store enormous quantities of photos,…

18 July 2021 · 8 min read

Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins
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Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins

Statin use is linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients. Credit: European Heart Journal Statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16% lower…

18 July 2021 · 5 min read

Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?
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Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?

Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?

18 July 2021 · 3 min read

Catalytic Converter Theft Is on the Rise – Here's Why
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Catalytic Converter Theft Is on the Rise – Here’s Why

Catalytic converters cut down on toxic car emissions, and, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, they’re one of the greatest environmental inventions of all time. Today, catalytic converter theft…

18 July 2021 · 5 min read

Athletes May Have More Than Twice the Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm – Younger Athletes at Greater Risk
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Athletes May Have More Than Twice the Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm – Younger Athletes at Greater Risk

Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart rhythm Younger athletes are at…

13 July 2021 · 3 min read

New study by WHO Europe and ECDC examines variations in antibiotic consumption in European countries between 2014 and 2018
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New study by WHO Europe and ECDC examines variations in antibiotic consumption in European countries between 2014 and 2018

A new study by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe) and ECDC examines variations in antibiotic consumption in European countries between 2014 and 2018. The study…

7 July 2021 · 3 min read