Critical Thinking Improves Health Misinformation Detection
Research shows that individuals with higher critical thinking skills are better at identifying false health information online.
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New digital test detects cognitive impairment with 85–90% accuracy.
A new 11-minute digital test detects cognitive impairment with high accuracy, offering hope for earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Blueberries Boost Infant Immunity, Study Finds
Feeding blueberries to infants may strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms, and support healthy gut development.
Blueberries boost infant immunity and gut health
New research suggests blueberries can strengthen infants' immune systems and improve gut health.
Cognitive ability stabilizes after age 3, study finds
Cognitive ability becomes stable after age 3, with weak links to infant measures, per PNAS study.
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.
Less sitting, more moving strengthens bones at any age
Study: Replace sitting with light activity for stronger bones at any age.
Tumors hijack immune cells to protect themselves
Tumors manipulate myeloid progenitor cells to create immunosuppressive macrophages, aiding their growth.
Genetic study reveals early detection clues for blood cancer.
A new study shows how gene mutations interact to influence blood cancer risk, offering hope for early detection and prevention.
Diet rich in soy, fermented foods may lower postpartum depression
Soy and fermented food diet may lower postpartum depression by boosting gut health.