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Savanna Chimps: How They Pick Their Meals

May 16, 2025

In the vast, dry savannas, male chimpanzees face a unique challenge: finding enough food to meet their daily needs. Unlike their forest-dwelling cousins, these chimps live in a landscape where food is often scarce and spread out. So, how do they choose what to eat? Researchers set out to answer this

health

How Belly Fat and Genes Team Up to Affect Dementia Risk in Seniors

May 16, 2025

In the realm of health, the location of fat in the body can be just as significant as the amount. Visceral fat, the type that accumulates around the organs, has a stronger connection to metabolic and heart health compared to fat stored in other areas. This type of fat is often linked to a higher ris

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When Healthy Eating Becomes a Problem

May 15, 2025

The idea of eating well is great. It's good for the body and mind. But sometimes, this good habit can turn into a bad one. People might get too focused on eating right. This can lead to a condition called orthorexia. It's not officially a mental health diagnosis, but many experts recognize it. It's

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Perimenopause: The Unseen Midlife Rollercoaster

May 15, 2025

Perimenopause is a phase that can sneak up on women in their 40s and 50s, bringing a mix of symptoms that can be confusing and challenging. The transition into menopause is a time of hormonal fluctuations, which can cause a wide range of issues, from mood swings and fatigue to hot flashes and memory

science

Boosting Vitamin B2 with Smart Bacterial Tweaks

May 15, 2025

The quest to boost vitamin B2, or riboflavin, production has led to some clever tricks with bacteria. Scientists have found a way to make Bacillus subtilis, a common bacteria, produce more riboflavin. They did this by tweaking a specific pathway in the bacteria's metabolism. This pathway, known as t

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Boosting Piglet Health: The Power of Betaine and Yeast

May 15, 2025

The world of pig farming is always looking for ways to improve the health and productivity of sows, especially when they are under heat stress. A recent study focused on the effects of adding betaine and yeast to the diets of sows that had given birth multiple times. The goal was to see how these su

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Can Blood Tests Predict Ulcerative Colitis?

May 15, 2025

The search for a reliable way to predict the onset of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been a challenge. Scientists have been exploring the use of serum autoantibodies as potential indicators. These are proteins that the body's immune system produces in response to its own tissues. The idea is that certa

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The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Birth Control Use

May 15, 2025

A woman's choice of birth control can sometimes lead to unexpected health issues. One such case involved a woman who had been using a popular injectable contraceptive called depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). This method is known for its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. However, it als

technology

AI's Memory Upgrade: Making Chatbots Smarter and More Reliable

May 15, 2025

AI chatbots have a problem with memory. They can't remember what you said a few minutes ago. This is a big issue. Imagine trying to have a conversation with someone who forgets what you said a few minutes ago. It would be very frustrating. Now, researchers have come up with two new memory syste

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Milk Safety Made Simple: The Power of Gold Nanoparticles

May 15, 2025

Milk is a staple in many diets, but it can sometimes hide harmful substances. One such threat is melamine, a chemical that can sneak into milk and pose serious health risks. Detecting melamine in milk has traditionally been a complex and expensive process, but recent advancements have changed the ga