Hair test reveals stress in kids with chronic illness
A simple hair test can identify high stress levels in kids with chronic illness, linking to mental health risks like anxiety and depression.
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Twin Study Links Childhood Poverty to Cognitive Decline
Childhood poverty and DNA aging linked to midlife cognitive decline.
Opioid painkillers not linked to autism or ADHD in large study.
A massive study finds no meaningful link between opioid painkillers during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children.
Long COVID Linked to Menstrual Cycle Disruptions
Long COVID may disrupt menstrual cycles, with symptoms worsening before and during periods.
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier gums.
People on a Mediterranean diet have 65% lower odds of severe gum disease, a new study finds.
Horses can be as meaningful as pets to humans
Horses form emotional bonds with humans akin to pets, shows a new study using a validated questionnaire.
New 'caged' drug targets cancer safely in mice
New 'caged' drug targets cancer safely by activating only in tumors in mice.
Oldest known mummies found in Southeast Asia
The world's oldest known mummies date back to 12,000 years ago in Southeast Asia, revealing a widespread and ancient practice of deliberate mummification.
Oldest Known Mummies Found in Southeast Asia, Dating Back 12,000 Years
Oldest mummies discovered in Southeast Asia, dating back 12,000 years, reveal widespread ancient practices.
THC and CBD have opposing brain effects in rats
THC and CBD have opposing effects on brain function in rats, with combined effects muted compared to THC alone.