Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With diagnoses often made by unqualified staff—or even by computer—many participants may not have actually had ADHD, casting doubt on study outcomes that shape treatment guidelines. ​Researchers reviewing nearly …

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Over a thousand students revealed a striking link between lactose intolerance and nightmare-filled nights, hinting that midnight stomach turmoil from dairy can invade dreams. Researchers suggest simple diet tweaks especially ditching late-night cheese could turn scary sleep into sweet rest, though more experiments are needed to decode the gut-dream connection. ​Over a thousand students revealed …

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Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically found on food. The unexpectedly sharp drop in fruit-fly egg production suggests cascading damage to pollinator populations vital for crops and ecosystems. Although the fungicide is outlawed in the …

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An AI system trained on videos of operations successfully guided a robot to carry out gall bladder surgery on a dead pig, with minimal human assistance ​An AI system trained on videos of operations successfully guided a robot to carry out gall bladder surgery on a dead pig, with minimal human assistance An AI system trained …

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Previous estimates have suggested that more than half of people who stop taking antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms, but now a review of the evidence suggests this isn’t the case, at least for short-term use. ​Previous estimates have suggested that more than half of people who stop taking antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms, but now a review …

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The oldest protein fragments ever recovered have been extracted from fossilised teeth found in Kenya’s Rift Valley, revealing the remains belonged to the ancient ancestors of rhinoceroses and elephants ​The oldest protein fragments ever recovered have been extracted from fossilised teeth found in Kenya’s Rift Valley, revealing the remains belonged to the ancient ancestors of …

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Exercise seems to help prevent cancer and reduce the growth of tumours, and that protective effect may be due to the way working out changes the gut microbiome ​Exercise seems to help prevent cancer and reduce the growth of tumours, and that protective effect may be due to the way working out changes the gut …

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