Opening the black box of biological aging clocks
What do “epigenetic clocks” actually measure? These lab tests have become popular tools for studying biological aging, or how the…
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Advanced wastewater treatments may create unexpected environmental risks
Advanced wastewater treatment technologies are widely used to remove pollutants and pathogens before treated water is discharged or reused. However,…
Childfree people are more common in some U.S. states than others
More Americans are choosing not to have children and remain childfree. But is it a nationwide trend? Researchers at Michigan…
Climbing stairs linked to 39% lower risk of heart disease death, large study finds
Share on Pinterest Taking the stairs instead of the elevator could cut your risk of dying from heart disease, a…
Organ-on-a-chip technology could eradicate animal testing
Researchers at the University of Rochester are developing an organ-on-a-chip platform designed to improve the prediction of dangerous side effects…
Common packaging microplastic may worsen fatty liver damage, study shows
Share on Pinterest A new animal study has found that polyethylene, a common microplastic, could increase the risk of liver…
Estrogen-only therapy after menopause linked to reduced Alzheimer's biomarkers
Share on Pinterest Could estrogen-only menopausal therapy have any effect on dementia risk? A new study finds a link. SolStock/Getty…
Should the measles, mumps, rubella vaccines be separate? Myths vs facts
Share on Pinterest Medical experts are worried about the recent MMR vaccine executive order. FG Trade/ Getty Images On Monday,…
Dysregulated immune cells drive hidden inflammation after heart attacks
People with narrowing of the coronary arteries have low-grade, uncontrolled inflammation in the body, even if they are symptom-free and…
Childhood screen time may support cognitive processing in teenagers
In a recent Finnish study, more screen time since childhood was associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence. According to…