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'Zombie' Remnants of COVID-19 Hunt In Packs And Kill Our Immune Cells - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/03 14:01:20

'Zombie' Remnants of COVID-19 Hunt In Packs And Kill Our Immune Cells - ScienceAlert

‘Zombie’ coronavirus fragments not only help drive inflammation in long-COVID, but also destroy our immune cells.

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Ultra-processed foods 'engineered' like cigarettes: study - DW.com
health 2026/02/03 12:11:57

Ultra-processed foods 'engineered' like cigarettes: study - DW.com

A new study has drawn parallels between the addictive qualities of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and tobacco products and called for similar levels of regulation.

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We Were Wrong About How Much Your Genes Shape Your Lifespan - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/03 12:01:05

We Were Wrong About How Much Your Genes Shape Your Lifespan - ScienceAlert

Putting aside the risk of an early grave by accident or injury, your genes may have a much greater impact on your lifespan than previously thought, according to an unparalleled study of twin data.

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Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health - BBC
health 2026/02/03 11:59:42

Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health - BBC

Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

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Column | What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise - The Washington Post
health 2026/02/03 11:32:12

Column | What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise - The Washington Post

Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

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A New Study Says This Common Breakfast Food Could Lower Cholesterol by 10% in Just 2 Days - Food & Wine
health 2026/02/03 11:26:00

A New Study Says This Common Breakfast Food Could Lower Cholesterol by 10% in Just 2 Days - Food & Wine

A new study by researchers in Germany shows that eating a high intake of oats for just 2 days could quickly lower participants' cholesterol by 10% and was more effective at lowering cholesterol than moderate, long-term consumption of oats. Researchers believe…

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