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Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children's shirts from multiple retailers found every sample exceeded U.S. safety limits, raising concerns about toxic exposure--especially since young kids often chew on ...

Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste. By combining regular frying with microwave heating, they reduce the amount of oil absorbed during cooking. The key lies in pressure inside the food- ...

A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health--especially when it comes to Alzheimer's risk. Researchers found that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene variants didn't show the expected cognitive decline ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward protecting the very cells that make sharp, colorful vision possible. By testing more than 2,700 compounds in thousands of lab-grown human retinal models, researchers uncovered several molecules that can ...

Hara hachi bu, a traditional Japanese practice of eating until you're about 80% full, is gaining attention as a simple yet powerful way to improve health and reshape our relationship with food. Rather than promoting strict dieting, it encourages ...

Scientists have created a programmable drug system that can zero in on cancer cells with unprecedented accuracy. Built from synthetic DNA, it only activates when it detects a precise combination of tumor markers, preventing damage to healthy tissue. ...

A deadly parasite responsible for sleeping sickness has been found using a surprisingly precise trick to stay hidden in the human bloodstream. Scientists discovered a protein called ESB2 that acts like a "molecular shredder," cutting up specific ...

Colorectal cancer may carry a unique microbial "fingerprint," setting it apart from other cancers and opening a new frontier in diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing DNA from over 9,000 patients, researchers discovered that only colorectal tumors ...

Millions of people start work before sunrise--but their brains aren't ready for it. A new clinical trial has found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol can significantly boost alertness in early-morning shift workers struggling with shift work . ...

Cells aren't as passive as scientists once thought--they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and efficiently. These "cellular winds" push materials to the front of the cell, enabling faster movement and repair. Discovered by .. ...