Ultra-processed diet decreases male sex hormones, new study suggests The Washington Post Agriculture is the answer to America’s junk food crisis Fox News Some ultraprocessed foods are better for you than others, according to new science advisory The Globe and Mail The anti-UPF diet: Why everyone’s talking about the MPD — and how to get the most out of it standard.co.uk Beyond the Hype: …
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Generative AI reshapes U.S. job market, Stanford study shows
A Standford study has found evidence that the widespread adoption of generative AI is impacting the job prospects of early career workers. Vertigo3d | E+ | Getty Images There is growing evidence that the widespread adoption of generative AI is impacting the job prospects of America’s workers, according to a paper released on Tuesday by three Stanford University researchers. The …
Read More »Can A ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Really Reduce Stress And Boost Energy? – Study Finds
Can A ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Really Reduce Stress And Boost Energy? Study Finds What is a cortisol cocktail? The latest wellness trend The Independent Fad or Fact? The truth about the viral “Cortisol Cocktail” OSF HealthCare I Drank The ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Every Day For A Week To Lower My Stress Levels—Here’s What Happened MSN Could a ‘cortisol cocktail’ really reduce stress and boost energy? RNZ Source …
Read More »New study sheds light on what kinds of workers are losing jobs to AI
Artificial intelligence is replacing entry-level workers whose jobs can be performed by generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a rigorous new study finds. Early-career employees in fields that are most exposed to AI have experienced a 13% drop in employment since 2022, compared to more experienced workers in the same fields and when measured against people in sectors less buffeted …
Read More »Trump administration plans to limit how long foreign students can study in the US – Politico
Trump administration plans to limit how long foreign students can study in the US Politico Trump admin plans to impose 4-year limits for foreign students studying in US Fox News Visa shake-up: US plans four-year cap; grace period cut for students The Times of India Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media Reuters Trump Admin Plans New Time Limit …
Read More »Scientists have been wrong about phantom limbs for decades – new study
Inside every human brain lies a detailed map of the body, with different regions dedicated to different body parts – the hands, lips, feet and more. But what happens to this map when a body part is removed? For decades, scientists believed that when a body part is amputated, the brain’s body map dramatically reorganises itself, with neighbouring body parts …
Read More »Study Links Thumb Length to Brain Size and Cognition
Summary: New research reveals that primates with longer thumbs tend to have larger brains, suggesting that manual dexterity and brain evolution developed together. The study analyzed 94 living and extinct primate species and found a consistent link between thumb length and brain size. Surprisingly, the growth was tied to the neocortex — the region linked to higher thinking — rather …
Read More »Study concludes that heart attacks “may be an infectious disease”
Most people hear “heart attack” and think of clogged arteries packed with fat and cholesterol. That picture is mostly right, but it may be missing a a key component. According to new research, common mouth bacteria that usually stay in their lane may drift into the bloodstream and trigger heart attacks. The study suggests that mouth microbes don’t just float …
Read More »Getting gum disease treatment may protect your arteries, study finds
Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a major artery over time in otherwise healthy people. Likely by reducing inflammation, this routine oral hygiene procedure may be an unsung way of minimizing …
Read More »Cannabis users who are self-medicating run higher risk of paranoia, study finds | Cannabis
People who start smoking cannabis to alleviate pain, anxiety or depression are at a higher risk of developing paranoia than those who use the drug recreationally, a study has found. The research analysed answers from 3,389 former and current cannabis users aged over 18, who had no clinical history of psychosis and had taken part in the Cannabis&Me survey. Published …
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