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Bacterial hitchhikers can give their hosts super strength - Phys.org
health 2026/02/10 23:20:02

Bacterial hitchhikers can give their hosts super strength - Phys.org

A Dartmouth study finds that molecular hitchhikers living within bacteria can make their hosts extra resistant to medical treatment by corralling them into tightly packed groups. The findings introduce a previously unknown avenue through which bacterial infec…

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CRISPR-Cas9 and the Ethics of Scientific Inaction - Skeptic
health 2026/02/10 21:18:07

CRISPR-Cas9 and the Ethics of Scientific Inaction - Skeptic

Discover how CRISPR could save the Everglades from ecological collapse—without mass killing. As Burmese pythons devastate 90% of mammal populations, scientists deploy robotic rabbits while rejecting the one tool that might actually work. Why is precision cons…

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The shingles vaccine may have a dementia upside - Financial Times
health 2026/02/10 18:33:43

The shingles vaccine may have a dementia upside - Financial Times

Research suggests it could prevent and slow the progress of cognitive decline

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Vitamin D: everything you need to know about this supplement – from when to take it, to how much you really need - The Conversation
health 2026/02/10 17:33:40

Vitamin D: everything you need to know about this supplement – from when to take it, to how much you really need - The Conversation

Vitamin D plays an important role in our health.

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Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health - The Conversation
health 2026/02/10 17:33:35

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health - The Conversation

We also investigated whether taking HRT post-menopause had any impact on these health outcomes.

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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea, caffeine and dementia risk - cbsnews.com
health 2026/02/10 16:52:00

What to know about a new study on coffee, tea, caffeine and dementia risk - cbsnews.com

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken “with a massive grain of salt.”

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