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The Plastic‑Detox Myth: What the Show Gets Wrong

April 17, 2026

A new Netflix series claims that tiny plastic particles are shrinking men’s genitals and killing sperm. It follows five couples who try to stop using plastic for three months and then report more babies. The program sounds like a reality show, not science. The host is an epidemiologist who talks ab

politics

Young Men Say Religion Matters More Than Ever

April 17, 2026

A new poll shows a big jump in how many young men think religion is “very important. ” The survey asked people between 18 and 30 about their beliefs. More than a third of the men said faith plays a big role in their lives, up from just under half a year ago. The change is notable because it shifts

health

Older Hearts Meet Digital Care: Who Gets In, How They Use It, and Fairness

April 17, 2026

Older people with heart failure are increasingly turning to digital tools like apps, wearables, and online programs for help. A recent review looked at how well these tools are tested in real life, especially focusing on who actually participates in the studies and whether everyone gets a fair chanc

environment

Urban Air Microplastics: How We Measure and Why It Matters

April 17, 2026

The quick review looked at how scientists catch tiny plastic particles in city air and then figure out what they are. They pulled data from 35 research papers that used active sampling—devices that pull air through filters—to measure how much plastic people might breathe. The papers showed that ac

health

How Small Islands Can Use Precision Medicine

April 17, 2026

Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo

health

Healthy Plant Foods and Liver Health in a Diverse Community

April 17, 2026

The liver can get stuck with fat when people have certain health problems, a condition once called fatty liver disease but now named metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This illness is rising worldwide and doctors have only a few good ways to treat it. \\ Research sho

health

Digital health reviews often miss the mark on solid evidence, study finds

April 17, 2026

Many health studies today rely on digital tools, but reviews of these studies often fall short. Researchers looked at how well these reviews spot strong evidence. The problem? Many don’t. Shaky methods can blur key findings, making it harder to trust what we read. A big issue is how reviews pick st

health

Food for thought: What makes a diet truly healthy?

April 17, 2026

Experts often praise so-called "superfoods, " but the real magic lies in balance, not in single ingredients. Many trendy foods get attention for one nutrient, like antioxidants in berries or protein in quinoa, but health isn’t about chasing a single hero. A plate full of variety usually does more go

health

Shoulder pain: what actually helps more?

April 17, 2026

Shoulder pain can stop people from lifting groceries or even combing their hair. Doctors often suggest exercise first for this common problem. But is moving around really better than treatments like painkillers or ultrasound that don’t require much effort? A new look at past studies tried to answer

crime

Houston Company Under Federal Scrutiny in Diesel Export Probe

April 17, 2026

A Houston-based fuel trader called Ikon Midstream is now at the center of a federal investigation after U. S. authorities executed a search warrant at its offices this week. Two officials and a Mexican security source say the raid targeted documents and electronics, but no arrests were made. The com