Scientists may have discovered a new way to test for autism by measuring how children’s eyes move when they turn their heads. Scientists may have discovered a new way to test for autism by measuring how children’s eyes move when they turn their heads. Scientists may have discovered a new way to test for autism by …
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New research reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance. It’s called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and it involves placing smaller amounts of food allergens under the tongue. A study has found SLIT to be as safe and effective for …
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People at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including memory, finds a new study. People at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including memory, finds a new study. People at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have impaired spatial navigation …
The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease. The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, …
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Avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, finds a new study. Avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, finds a new study. Avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, finds a new study.
Thousands of historic and archaeological sites in Georgia are at risk from tropical storm surges, and that number will increase with climate change, according to a new study. Thousands of historic and archaeological sites in Georgia are at risk from tropical storm surges, and that number will increase with climate change, according to a new …
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African apes are already being exposed to climate change impacts, and will experience extreme events such as wildfires, heatwaves and flooding more frequently in the next 30 years, according to a new study. African apes are already being exposed to climate change impacts, and will experience extreme events such as wildfires, heatwaves and flooding more …
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Older elephants in East Africa will be most severely impacted by climate change, threatening the long-term survival of this vulnerable African mammal, according to a new study. Older elephants in East Africa will be most severely impacted by climate change, threatening the long-term survival of this vulnerable African mammal, according to a new study. Older elephants …
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Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these periods according to new research. Our gut microbiome, an ecosystem of microbes that live in our digestive tract, plays an essential role in human health. The study reveals significant differences in the microbiome development of babies …
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New phospholipid discovery brings researchers closer to understanding how primordial cells emerged during origin of life. New phospholipid discovery brings researchers closer to understanding how primordial cells emerged during origin of life. New phospholipid discovery brings researchers closer to understanding how primordial cells emerged during origin of life.