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Medical Xpress / Modified starch packages release antioxidant ellagic acid in the small intestine

Inside the human body, powerful natural antioxidants often face a destructive journey. Ellagic acid, a bioactive polyphenol abundant in berries and walnuts, possesses remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and health-promoting ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Improvisational theater, meditation and games support anxious teens

Adolescence is a key stage of development, characterized by heightened emotional vulnerability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in seven young people ages 10–19 lives with a mental health condition. ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Fish on trial: Does this 'brain food' help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Fatty fish has long been viewed as "brain food" that supports cognitive health through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vascular mechanisms. That has led researchers to ask whether the benefits of fatty fish might extend ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Maternal vaping linked to SUDI cases involving bed sharing

Maternal vaping is emerging as a potential risk factor for sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), according to New Zealand researchers who say their findings highlight the need to reassess public health messaging around ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Australia's plastic exports may deepen health risks in Indonesian communities

A new commentary in BMJ Global Health, co-authored by the George Institute, reveals that Australia exported 22,333 metric tons of plastic waste to Indonesia in 2023–24 alone, part of a wider crisis that has seen the country ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Abdominal fat predicts heart disease risk better than BMI, study shows

The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk than body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study published in JACC. BMI has traditionally been used to determine overweight or obesity, ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Chronic pain is missing from America's heat warnings

When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: Drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that shapes ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / A broader panel of protein markers could lead to better blood tests for Alzheimer's

In Alzheimer's disease, amyloid plaques form in the brain, followed by threadlike structures made of the protein tau. Both changes have toxic effects on the brain's nerve cells years before dementia symptoms appear. Historically, ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / A smarter way to track satellites beyond Earth's orbit

Most current space activities operate close to Earth in what is called near–Earth orbit. However, as more satellites and other infrastructure begin to extend beyond that region, maintaining situational awareness of those ...

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Biosolar roof sets new standard for climate-resilient cities

A study of Bradfield City's First Building green roof confirms that combining native rooftop gardens with solar panels reduces urban heat, increases renewable energy generation and supports local biodiversity.

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Complaints about online platforms often go nowhere. AI could actually be part of the solution

You know the feeling. Your account is suspended, your refund request is refused, or you're still being charged for a canceled subscription.

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at French nuclear plant

A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said Tuesday.

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