A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, assessed the levels of noise generated by road traffic and examined its impact on health in 749 European cities. ...
Environment
Mar 24, 2022
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Membrane-associated proteins play a vital role in a variety of cellular processes, yet little is known about the membrane-association mechanism. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is one such protein with an ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 3, 2022
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Phthalates are a ubiquitous family of chemicals that are used every day. In a new study, researchers have investigated how these compounds affect tissue development in the reproductive systems of female mice offspring.
Plants & Animals
Dec 15, 2021
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Doctors like to remind patients not to monkey around with their health, suggesting that a good diet and regular exercise improve longevity.
Plants & Animals
Sep 21, 2020
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Rice is the most widely consumed staple food source for a large part of the world's population. It has now been confirmed that rice can contribute to prolonged low-level arsenic exposure leading to thousands of avoidable ...
Environment
Aug 4, 2020
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Cardiovascular disease, which kills one Australian every 12 minutes, is caused by a hardening of the arteries due to abnormal deposits of fat and cholesterol (known as plaque) in the inner lining of the artery; a process ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2020
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Triglycerides, those fats that seem to be the bane of any diet, remain a mystery for many researchers. Plenty of them are in Big Macs, deep pan pizza and the like, but some are a necessity to fuel the body for daily activities.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 19, 2020
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A long-haul truck driver fell asleep during his shift in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 13. Heading north on Route 147, he drifted into the eastbound shoulder for almost 375 feet, struck the side of the road and flipped his ...
Economics & Business
Feb 26, 2020
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Students of color who attend schools with a culture that emphasizes the value of diversity—specifically schools whose mission statements mention goals such as serving a diverse student body and appreciating diversity and ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2019
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Dogs born during summer months run a higher risk of heart and artery problems, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports.
Plants & Animals
May 17, 2018
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