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One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points to five risk factors that public health officials — and, in some cases, women themselves — can do something about: obesity, diabetes, smoking …

One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points to five risk factors that public health officials — and, in some cases, women themselves — can do something about: obesity, diabetes, smoking …

Big hands might mean big feet, but it seems long thumbs are linked to large brains – at least in primates. Researchers say the results suggest the brain co-evolved with manual dexterity in such mammals. “We imagine an evolutionary scenario in which a primate or human has become more intelligent, and with that comes the ability to think about action …

Researchers in China studied university students’ diets and stool samples to examine how microplastics from takeout containers and bottled drinks affect gut health. Students who ate takeout meals more frequently had significantly higher levels of microplastics, along with gut bacteria changes linked to inflammation and poor health. While the study was small, researchers say it highlights the urgent need for …

With Trump’s Takeover, Washington Finds a Mission to Resist  The New York Times ‘Free DC’: Hundreds on U Street protest federalization of District  NBC4 Washington Why Washington Residents Aren’t Flooding the Streets to Protest Trump  Politico ‘We can’t stop’ | D.C. protesters continue demonstrations against federal surge  WUSA9 We asked 604 D.C. residents about Trump’s takeover. Here’s what they said.  The Washington Post Source link

Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

A new study reveals that social connections may play a vital role in extending life expectancy among older adults. Researchers found that activities like volunteering, spending time with grandchildren, and joining clubs were linked to significantly lower mortality rates. Credit: Shutterstock Older adults who stay socially engaged may live longer, a new study reveals. A new study published in the …

Rice feeds billions. It thrives in warm, wet fields and stores energy in a way that fits busy lives and tight budgets. Those same flooded fields can also make arsenic more available to rice plants, and some of that arsenic can end up in the grain. A growing body of field evidence points to a new twist: as the planet …

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Petralona skull is a mysterious and important piece in the human evolution puzzle. This image is a reconstruction depicting the skull attached to a cave wall. | Credit: By Nadina, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link A mysterious skull with a stalagmite growing out …

“America’s favorite governor,” California Democrat Gavin Newsom, is taking fresh aim at Trump. This time it is not the man in the White House, however, but his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. “FOX (’EDITS THE TAPES’) NEWS MUST CANCEL THEIR WEEKEND STINKERS IMMEDIATELY!!!,” Newsom tweeted in his now-characteristic impression of Trump’s social media style. “THEY ARE VERY DISHONEST AND ALL THEY DO …