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When most people think of pythons, they imagine a huge snake choking and swallowing its prey whole. But did you know that pythons initially hold onto their prey using edged, backward-curved teeth? Medical scientists have long known that these teeth are ideal for gripping pliable tissue rather than cutting it, but no one has yet […]
Exposure to vivid lithe at night increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, fresh research shows. In a large-scale study of 85,000 fit adults without diabetes, researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that lithe exposure between 12:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. was associated with a 67 percent increased risk of developing diabetes. “The […]
AI models often play a role in medical diagnoses, especially when it comes to analyzing images like X-rays. However, studies have shown that these models don’t always perform well across demographic groups, typically underperforming women and people of color. These models have also been shown to develop some surprising abilities. In 2022, MIT researchers reported […]
Are you worried that a sedentary lifestyle is affecting your health? Here’s some news: Scientists now suggest that drinking coffee may counteract the mortality risks associated with prolonged sitting. Latest test A study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined more than 10,000 people in the United States to estimate the combined association between […]
Sophia Ferst remembers her reaction when she learned the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade: She had to sterilize herself. Within a week, she asked her provider about performing the procedure. Ferst, 28, said she always knew she didn’t want children. She also worries about becoming pregnant as a result of sexual violence and […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning to health care providers and the public to remain vigilant for cases of dengue fever as the global incidence of the disease has reached an all-time high this year. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease common in tropical and subtropical climates. […]
Humans aren’t very good at distinguishing human voices from those generated by artificial intelligence (AI), but our brains respond differently to human and AI voices, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). Forum 2024. The study was presented by PhD student Christine Skjegstad and conducted by Ms Skjegstad […]
A recent study found that anxiety can double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in adults over the age of 50. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the lives of almost 10 million people around the world. It is a progressive disorder caused by the death or damage of nerve cells in the […]
Thanks to a up-to-date five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal disease. cancer patients. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 46,000 people nationwide will […]
Nuts are nutrient-dense foods known for their numerous health benefits. But does the fear of gaining weight stop you from indulging yourself? Scientists have found that including nuts in a reduced-calorie diet can actually facilitate with weight loss. A recent study that reviewed data from seven clinical trials found a fascinating trend: In four of […]
