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Researchers have uncovered differences in how suicides are described that could identify at-risk men in time to get the help they need.

A man from Florida was found to have tapeworm cysts in his brain.

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’, says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

Both alcohol consumption and stress exposure throughout life significantly heighten the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, through mechanisms that likely involve neuroinflammation affecting key brain regions.

<strong>APRIL 24, 2024 &ndash;</strong> <u>A research paper published today in Science Advances</u> reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment. The study finds that fast-moving consumer goods companies disproportionately contribute to the problem more than household and retail companies. The study marks the first robust quantification of the global relationship between plastic production and pollution.

Two important barriers to a stable, powerful fusion reaction have been leapt by an experiment in a small tokamak reactor, but we don’t yet know if the technique will work in larger devices

Migraine is associated with an increased risk of VaD, particularly in chronic migraine patients. Incidence of VaD in the setting of migraine may have distinct pathophysiology from that of VaD with traditional cardiovascular risks.

New UGA research suggests psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants.

If a person has a high-quality, late-life environment, it can mitigate the negative impact caused by early-life stressors, a new study shows.