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09-21-2023
Artificial sweeteners linked to higher risk of depression
Researchers have discovered a potential link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods, particularly those containing artificial sweeteners, and an elevated risk of depression. While ultra-processed foods have been associated with physical health issues such as heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension, this is the first comprehensive study to hint at a possible correlation with increased instances of depression.  Studying artificial sweeteners and mental health The findings are drawn from data encompassing more than three decades of dietary and mental health records of over 30,000 middle-aged women. All participants...
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06-27-2021
Males are responsible for the genetic fitness of a population
Sexual competition among males important for maintaining genetically healthy populations....
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06-26-2021
Shocking UN report: The worst of climate change is yet to come
Millions of people worldwide will be suffering from starvation, disease,...
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06-25-2021
Eating chocolate in the morning may help you lose weight
Eating milk chocolate in the morning may lead to unexpected...
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06-25-2021
East Asia endured a coronavirus outbreak 20,000 years ago
East Asia endured a coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago, according...
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06-25-2021
"Dragon Man" may be our new closest relative
The largest human skull, the so-called Harbin cranium, sits in...
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06-24-2021
New type of prehistoric human found in the Levant
Some Neanderthals may have actually originated in the Levant region...
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06-24-2021
Asian elephants vibrate their lips like human brass players
There is a general rule for mammal vocalizations - the...
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06-22-2021
Millions of Americans had undiagnosed COVID-19 infections
Nearly 17 million Americans had undiagnosed COVID-19 infections during the...
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06-22-2021
Trees spread COVID-19 through pollen
Most models for viral transmission focus on humans spreading viruses...
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06-21-2021
High-tide flooding will rapidly increase along the U.S. coastline
In the mid-2030s, the frequency of coastal flooding will drastically...
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06-18-2021
“Overtopping” threatens the future of coastal habitats
In a new study from IRD, researchers have found that...
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06-17-2021
One million premature deaths linked to air pollution in 2017
Air pollution associated with burning fossil fuels was responsible for...
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