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11/15/2024
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By Laura Harris
New study links childhood asthma to higher risk of cognitive challenges later in life
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that children who develop asthma before the age of 12 may be at greater risk of cognitive challenges, particularly in memory. Asthma is a widespread chronic condition affecting approximately 4.6 million children in the United States. Characterized by airway inflammation that causes difficulty breathing, asthma […]
11/12/2024
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By Laura Harris
Study: Early exposure to smartphones, online content linked to increased risk of autism
The results of the Australian government-funded “Longitudinal Study of Australian Children” have revealed a significant link between early screen exposure and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, assessed the television, video and internet use of two-year-old children while monitoring for ASD diagnoses through age 12. This study, which tracked the […]
11/11/2024
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By Cassie B.
Do humans have a latent ability to regenerate body parts?
We’ve all heard of salamanders and other amphibians regrowing limbs, but can humans do the same? Your first instinct might be to say that this is impossible, but there is some anecdotal evidence that children can regrow a finger after an accident – although it’s an area where there is surprisingly little research. Multiplex Editor-in-Chief […]
11/08/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Autism diagnosis rates have tripled in the last decade
A comprehensive study published in the journal JAMA Network Open has revealed that the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the United States has increased by 175 percent in the last decade. The study, which analyzed electronic health records and insurance claims data from over 12.2 million patients enrolled in major U.S. healthcare systems […]
11/06/2024
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By Laura Harris
Study finds loneliness increases risk of developing dementia
A recent large-scale study has found that loneliness may significantly increase one’s risk of developing dementia. The study, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that individuals who reported feeling lonely were 31 percent more likely to develop dementia compared to those who didn’t experience loneliness. The meta-analysis, which examined data from over 600,000 people, claims that loneliness differs from […]
10/22/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Research science reveals FIVE most common genetic diseases among Ashkenazi Jews
The National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) published a fact sheet highlighting the five most common genetic diseases among Ashkenazi Jews, a highly insulated group of people with a common ancestry (i.e. “inbreeding). With so much focus on Israel these days, including Israeli Prime Minister and Ashkenazi Jew Benjamin Netanyahu, it is worth highlighting that many from […]
10/21/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Haaretz report suggests up to 40% of Ashkenazi Jews may suffer from mental disorders like schizophrenia
Back in 2013, the Israel-based Haaretz media outlet published a shocking report about a major scientific discovery concerning the mental defects of many Ashkenazi Jews. A team of scientists from both Israel and the United States discovered a gene inherent to the Ashkenazi lineage that results in about 40 percent of Ashkenazi Jews developing schizophrenia […]
10/02/2024
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By Zoey Sky
HIDDEN DANGERS: Research shows multiple chemical sensitivities are causing many health problems worldwide
The modern world is battling many challenges, and one of the most alarming involves several chemical sensitivities linked to diseases. While it’s good news that many people are now living longer, studies have also suggested that chronic disease is on the rise and that people are developing age-related health problems as they get older. Additionally, the rates of life-altering conditions […]
09/24/2024
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By Olivia Cook
STUDY: Food dye tartrazine temporarily makes skin and muscle TRANSPARENT
A new study has found that tartrazine, a food dye commonly known as “FD&C Yellow 5,” can temporarily make muscle and skin transparent. Researchers now believe this unique phenomenon can one day be used in medical diagnostics to help diagnose illnesses. By applying this dye to live mice, scientists have been able to observe internal organs, like […]
09/17/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New study reveals link between cataracts and vascular dementia
A new study has found that cataracts can increase a person’s risk of dementia, particularly vascular dementia. Also known as vascular cognitive impairment, vascular dementia is characterized by impaired thinking skills caused by obstructions in the blood flow to various regions of the brain. This reduced blood flow deprives brain cells of much-needed oxygen and […]
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