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Noise pollution is linked to devastating neurological diseases
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Lärmbelastung ruiniert die Gesundheit:
Schluß mit dem Böllerterror zu Silvester❗ 3.1.2025
5 Tote durch Böller in, Tausende schwere Verletzungen
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Environmental noise-induced changes to the IC-SNc circuit promotes motor deficits and neuronal vulnerability in a mouse model of Parkinson’s Disease
Prolonged exposure to environmental noise has been associated with the occurrence neurodegenerative diseases. This study demonstrates that environmental noise promotes the onset of Parkinson's disease...
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A six-year longitudinal study identifies a statin-independent association between low LDL-cholesterol and risk of type 2 diabetes
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Lower LDL cholesterol linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk independent of statin use
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A six-year longitudinal study identifies a statin-independent association between low LDL-cholesterol and risk of type 2 diabetes - Cardiovascular Diabetology
Background Statin therapy has been associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We investigated the relationship between Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) plasma concentrations a...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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If a woman is sexually active, vaginal dysbiosis makes her more at risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Women with lower levels of Lactobacillus are more at risk of HIV
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"In Cape Town in South Africa, the rate of HIV is 20-30% ......"
'The microbiome is a bit like a forest': How bacteria in the vagina can improve health
The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome can help protect overall health.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Trajectories of change in brain structure and function emerge across the lifespan
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Identified 4 major topological turning points across the lifespan – around nine, 32, 66, and 83 years old
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4 major turning points around ages
Topological turning points across the human lifespan - Nature Communications
Researchers discovered five phases of brain rewiring across the lifespan. The eras of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, early aging, and late aging each have characteristic rewiring of structural con...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism in the body that not only stops Alzheimer's damage but reverses it
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Sox9 protein could reverse Alzheimer's: Breakthrough at Baylor College
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Astrocytic Sox9 overexpression in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models promotes Aβ plaque phagocytosis and preserves cognitive function - Nature Neuroscience
Astrocytes are associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. We found that the transcription factor Sox9 functions to enhance astrocytic phagocytosis of Aβ plaques via MEGF10, and this clearance o...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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World power No.1 CHiNA leads every area of ​​clean energy! As early as 2024, China had far exceeded its 2030 target for installed wind and solar capacity, reaching 1400 gigawatts!❗️
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China is pursuing climate protection as its number one industrial strategy
Chinas Energiewende global: Die eigentliche Nachricht der COP30
Die Volksrepublik betreibt Klimaschutz als Industriestrategie und dominiert bei den Regenerativen global. Das verändert die Energiewirtschaft weltweit.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Kimchi intake reinforced antigen-presenting cell–driven immune interactions
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Kimchi acts as a 'precision regulator' for the immune system, 12-week clinical trial suggests
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals that kimchi dietary intervention modulates human antigen-presenting and CD4⁺ T cells - npj Science of Food
npj Science of Food - Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals that kimchi dietary intervention modulates human antigen-presenting and CD4⁺ T cells
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November 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Smoking is also linked to heart rhythm issues, such as atrial fibrillation and stroke
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Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests
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Association between cigarette smoking status, intensity, and cessation duration with long-term incidence of nine cardiovascular and mortality outcomes: The Cross-Cohort Collaboration (CCC)
Using data from 22 prospective cohort studies, Erfan Tasdighi and colleagues investigate the relationships among smoking burden, intensity, and cessation duration across multiple cardiovascular outcom...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death.
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As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 50% increased risk of heart disease: Study
Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone’s life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Espresso has a higher caffeine content per 100 ml, between 170 and 270 mg – ~ 4 times that of filter coffee
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Arabica beans, the most widely used coffee variety, have a lower caffeine content than Robusta beans, which are often added to Espresso roasts
Espresso oder Filterkaffee: Viele machen Fehler beim Koffeingehalt
Viele Personen schätzen den Koffeingehalt von diversen Kaffee-Sorten falsch ein. Ein Fachmann erklärt, was zu berücksichtigen ist.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Vitamin D protects the heart: ~52% of participants in the treatment group required 5000 IU (international units) of vitamin D daily to reach the target blood level of over 40 ng/ml. This dose is more than 6 times the FDA-recommended daily intake of 800 IU
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Gezielte Vitamin-D-Gabe halbiert Infarktrisiko bei Herzpatienten: Neue Studienerkenntnisse
Nicht jeder muss Vitamin D einnehmen. Aber wer bereits einen Herzinfarkt hinter sich hat, könnte laut neuen Studiendaten deutlich davon profitieren.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Oral administration of arginine suppresses Aβ pathology in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
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Arginine supplementation curbs Alzheimer's disease pathology in animal models
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Arginine suppresses Aβ aggregation in vitro & in vivo
Oral administration of arginine suppresses Aβ pathology in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
Although amyloid β (Aβ)-targeting antibody therapies for Alzheimer's disease (AD) have recently been developed, their clinical efficacy remains limite…
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November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Ashwagandha has been used in Ayurvedic for 3000 yrs. Traditionally, the plant is used to promote youthful vigour, endurance, strength, and health;
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Ashwagandha holds promise as a stress reliever, sleep aid and an energy booster
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for the treatment and enhancement of mental and physical conditions: A systematic review of human trials
Ashwagandha is a medicinal plant that has been used in Ayurvedic and indigenous medicine for over 3000 years. Because interest and the popularity of a…
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November 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Nigella sativa seeds: People who consumed 5g of black cumin seed powder daily (~1 tablespoon for 8 weeks) showed significant reductions in blood triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol levels. In addition, HDL (‘good’) cholesterol levels increased
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Schwarzkümmel
The lesser-known spice that can reduce cholesterol
Black cumin – also known as nigella seeds or kalonji – has been found to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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The microbiome reveals when people first started kissing
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Neanderthals & early humans were 'likely to have kissed'.
A study (University Oxford) examines the evolutionary origins of kissing and its role in relationships between species
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Der Kuss in der Evolution: Mikrobiom verrät, wer den Neandertaler geküsst hat - WELT
Britische Wissenschaftler haben die Ursprünge des Kusses erforscht – schon vor Millionen Jahren haben sich unsere Vorfahren geküsst. Den Forschern gelangen auch erstaunliche Rückschlüsse zum Neanderta...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Dysfunctional digestive tract highlights the metabolic hallmarks of nanoplastic-exacerbated Parkinson’s pathology
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Link between nanoplastic ingestion and Parkinson's disease
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Nanoplastic can cause Parkinson's: 'Even low-dose exposure'
Dysfunctional digestive tract highlights the metabolic hallmarks of nanoplastic-exacerbated Parkinson’s pathology - npj Parkinson's Disease
npj Parkinson's Disease - Dysfunctional digestive tract highlights the metabolic hallmarks of nanoplastic-exacerbated Parkinson’s pathology
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Gut-to-brain signaling restricts dietary protein intake during recovery from catabolic states
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Protein aversion [⟿ glutamine (Q), lysine (K), and threonine (T)] during recovery could be a protective mechanism of the body
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Gut-to-brain signaling restricts dietary protein intake during recovery from catabolic states
Gut sensing of dietary amino-acid-derived ammoniagenesis restricts dietary protein intake during recovery from catabolic states.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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The postbiotic compound Urolithin revitalizes the aging human immune system and can reverse key signs of age-related immune decline
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Effect of the mitophagy inducer urolithin A on age-related immune decline: a placebo-controlled trial
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A natural compound revitalizes the aging human immune system - Nature Aging
In a phase 1 clinical trial, we show that the postbiotic compound urolithin A can reverse key signs of age-related immune decline. We found that urolithin A supplementation is safe, increases naive CD...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Gut substrate trap of D-lactate from microbiota improves blood glucose and fatty liver disease in obese mice
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Surprising gut discovery reveals a hidden trigger of diabetes and liver disease and opens up a fresh way to fight diabetes
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Gut substrate trap of D-lactate from microbiota improves blood glucose and fatty liver disease in obese mice
D-lactate from the gut microbiota influences blood glucose and fatty liver disease. Trapping D-lactate in the gut improves blood glucose and lowers liver inflammation and fibrosis during obesity.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Oral administration of arginine suppresses Aβ pathology in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Arginine supplementation curbs Alzheimer's disease pathology in animal models
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11...
Arginine suppresses Aβ aggregation in vitro & in vivo
Oral administration of arginine suppresses Aβ pathology in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
Although amyloid β (Aβ)-targeting antibody therapies for Alzheimer's disease (AD) have recently been developed, their clinical efficacy remains limite…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Nigella sativa seeds: People who consumed 5g of black cumin seed powder daily (~1 tablespoon for 8 weeks) showed significant reductions in blood triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol levels. In addition, HDL (‘good’) cholesterol levels increased
www.aol.co.uk/articles/les...
Schwarzkümmel
The lesser-known spice that can reduce cholesterol
Black cumin – also known as nigella seeds or kalonji – has been found to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels.
www.aol.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Meta, which owns Instagram Facebook + Threads said it had begun notifying users it believes to be between 13 and 15 years old by text, email and in-app messages that their accounts would start being deactivated from 4 Dec 2025
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META entfernt Australier <16y
Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta notifies Australian teens of accounts shutdown
Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Sex differences in the association of wearable accelerometer-derived physical activity with coronary heart disease incidence and mortality
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"Women benefit more from sports overall than men."
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Exercise promotes sleep & reduces anxiety
Sex differences in the association of wearable accelerometer-derived physical activity with coronary heart disease incidence and mortality - Nature Cardiovascular Research
Chen, Wang, Zhong and colleagues show that females derive greater cardiovascular benefits from guideline-recommended levels of physical activity and require less activity than males to see their benef...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major organ
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Protecting children from ultra-processed foods
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World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Human Health
This 3-paper Series reviews the evidence about the increase in ultra-processed foods in diets globally and highlights the association with many non-communicable diseases. This rise in ultra-processed ...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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The Clinical Antimicrobial Efficacy of Garlic Extract (Allium sativum) Compared to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: A Systematic Review
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Garlic shows promise as a mouthwash alternative to standard chemical compounds, say scientists
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The Clinical Antimicrobial Efficacy of Garlic Extract (Allium sativum) Compared to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: A Systematic Review
Chlorhexidine is widely used as a gold standard mouthwash but is associated with side effects and concerns over antimicrobial resistance. Garlic (Alli…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Enlicitide – developed by Merck
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Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for ppl with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL cholesterol
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Efficacy and Safety of Enlicitide in Adults With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of enlicitide, an oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, vs placebo on lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol i...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM