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Wait… All Those Studies May Have Detected Microplastics in the Human Body Because of a Severe Error - Futurism
health 2026/01/17 14:00:00

Wait… All Those Studies May Have Detected Microplastics in the Human Body Because of a Severe Error - Futurism

Some scientists are coming out against the studies that claimed to have found alarming amounts of microplastics in human bodies.

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A head-on car crash sidelined a young mom. A rare transplant was the only option to get her life back. - CBS News
health 2026/01/17 13:00:00

A head-on car crash sidelined a young mom. A rare transplant was the only option to get her life back. - CBS News

Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.

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Scientists Discovered a Sugar That Doesn’t Spike Insulin, and They Say It’s Ready for the Market - Indian Defence Review
health 2026/01/17 13:00:00

Scientists Discovered a Sugar That Doesn’t Spike Insulin, and They Say It’s Ready for the Market - Indian Defence Review

A naturally occurring sugar that’s nearly as sweet as table sugar, significantly lower in calories, and doesn’t trigger insulin spikes could soon become widely available.

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The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine - NPR
health 2026/01/17 12:54:13

The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine - NPR

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.

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Experts Warn These Early Dementia Signs Often Get Missed — But Early Detection Makes A Big Difference - HuffPost
health 2026/01/17 12:00:17

Experts Warn These Early Dementia Signs Often Get Missed — But Early Detection Makes A Big Difference - HuffPost

Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

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Scientists Put Flu Patients in a Room With Healthy People—No One Got Sick. Why? - Women's Health
health 2026/01/17 12:00:00

Scientists Put Flu Patients in a Room With Healthy People—No One Got Sick. Why? - Women's Health

New research suggests effective flu-prevention strategies after trying to infect people with the virus. Here’s what the study found, and expert advice.

Women's Health
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