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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling exposes a fundamental divide between legal and scientific causation standards
The US Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling exposes a fundamental gap: courts and scientists both use the word "causation," but…
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Melatonin’s antioxidant role in muscle health: what the evidence shows
Melatonin, known for antioxidant effects in the brain and gut, may also protect skeletal muscle…
How Creatine Supplements Reshape Your Body’s Methylation Cycle
Your body produces 2 grams of creatine daily, consuming 40% of your total methyl group…
Mitochondria as metabolic decision-makers: how cellular power plants regulate inflammation, aging, and disease
Mitochondria function as metabolic control centers that regulate inflammation, aging, and disease susceptibility across multiple…
How minerals shape brain function: what neuroscience reveals about micronutrient deficiency
Minerals are fundamental to brain function, regulating neurotransmission, neuroplasticity, and neuronal resilience. From iodine's role…
Stress impairs memory and attention by up to 20%, study finds—but botanical interventions show promise
Acute psychological stress reduces memory and attention test performance by approximately 20%, according to research.…