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This 1500-Year-Old Human Poop Sample Reveals Something Strange About Ancient Diets

Mummified poop from pre-Columbian humans Huecoid and Saladoid shows a diet of maize, sweet potato, peanuts, and traces of tobacco and cotton.

Inverse

Good wines linked to warmer temperatures and higher rainfall, research finds

The weather drives wine quality and wine taste, according to a study from the University of Oxford.

The Independent UK

Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain

Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vitamin D: How to harness the sunshine vitamin without getting tanned

Vitamin D is essential for overall health, and the sun is a natural source of this vital nutrient. However, excessive sun exposure can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. And the short term side effect is- tanned skin. To strike a balance between obtaining enough vitamin…

The Times of India

Australian Breakthrough Offers Hope For Bowel Cancer Patients

Scientists discover new roadmap to beating bowel cancer, highlighting crucial role of immune cells

Zenger

My gruelling week as a biohacker

‘Hacking’ your body’s longevity through extreme treatments is the hottest wellness trend. Ralph Jones enters this world of ice baths and oxygen chambers

Evening Standard

Can deficiency of Vitamin D lead to cancer? Doctor explains

Vitamin D deficiency and cancer: Is there a connection?

The Times of India

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Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

The Guardian - UK

What is ‘Disease X’ and why are experts worried?

Researchers are monitoring for the agent that could cause the next pandemic, known as ‘Disease X’

The Independent UK

TikTok's latest health trend: carrots?

"A few days of high carrot intake will unlikely result in a change in skin color"

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Global study on 36 types of cancer says 70% of premature cancer deaths in 2020 were preventable

Cancer is a leading cause of premature mortality globally. A new population based study on 36 types of cancer has found that about 70 per cent of the premature deaths that happened in 2020 due to cancer were preventable through primary or secondary intervention and 30 per cent were treatable…

The Times of India

Research reveals why skin feels tight after using a cleanser

According to a new study, there is an explanation for the sensation that usually goes away after moisturiser is applied.

The Independent UK

Softball world cup player takes top honour in university's Sports Awards

13 student athletes and clubs were recognised at the awards night.

Newcastle Herald

Antibiotics can prolong the survival of some bacteria

Scientists have discovered an unexpected impact of some antibiotics on some bacteria: the medications occasionally help bacteria by extending their life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More than 250 climate activists protest with signs to jurors outside courts

They said they are acting against the prosecution of fellow activist Trudi Warner, who could be convicted for contempt of court.

The Independent UK

We carry DNA from extinct cousins like Neanderthals. Science is now revealing their genetic legacy

More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today

The Guardian - UK

Jean Combes obituary

Other lives: Naturalist whose observation of the cycles of British trees helped confirm that spring starts much earlier than it used to

The Independent UK

Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

The science of human evolution has made big leaps in recent years, and it’s painting a new picture of our origins

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Study finds how bats evolved to avoid cancer

A new research published by Oxford University Press in Genome Biology and Evolution suggests that rapid evolution in bats may explain the animals' unique capacity to host and survive infections as well as avoid cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study finds lower haematological cancer risk after bariatric surgery

Previous research revealed that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for various forms of cancer. It is also known that obese women are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts, and the risk level reduces with intentional weight loss. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brain circuit behind release of breast milk at baby’s cries uncovered

Scientists find continuous crying by mouse pups triggers release of oxytocin, which controls milk-release response

Zenger

Could Bats Hold The Key To Beating Cancer?

Bats are exceptional among mammals for not only their ability to fly but also their long lives.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Packard obituary

Other lives: Scientist and naturalist who carried out pioneering work on the the way octopuses change colour

The Times of India

How to harness the sources of vitamin D effectively before winter arrives?

Winter season is typically the one season of the year when you need to be careful about your vitamin D levels. Layers of clothing, wearing heavy sweaters and jackets, and remaining indoors to avoid the chilly wind make us less exposed to the sun during the winter season, and hence…

The Independent UK

Children need love and hope to grow, says human development expert

Professor Barry Bogin said that living without hope can cause toxic emotional stress, which can block hormones needed for growth and height.

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