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‘Spreads from the top down’

‘Spreads from the top down’

According to an early-August press release from Monash University, a preclinical study recently published in the journal Environment and Health suggests that nanoplastics exposure may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. What’s happening? The study, co-led by Monash and South China University of Technology, examined how exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics in the environment might affect the way Alzheimer’s disease …

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NFL roster cuts: Top Practice Squad candidates for the Seattle Seahawks

NFL roster cuts: Top Practice Squad candidates for the Seattle Seahawks

(Editor’s note: Everyone welcome Jer’rel Coleman to the Field Gulls staff!) The shock and revelation of the initial 53-man roster is all but ingested for many of us at this point. That doesn’t mean that’s the end of the story for many of us fans, and especially not for the team itself. The cutdown day to 53 players is but …

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We Found the Top 10 Deals

We Found the Top 10 Deals

Here’s some good news for bargain hunters: Best Buy’s Labor Day sale 2025 is now live. It has discounts on pretty much every category of item Best Buy sells. We’re talking 4K TVs, laptops, gaming PCs, video games, appliances, cell phones, speakers, home office furniture, and more. It’s a lot. But that means you can save a lot on anything …

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CDC slashed food safety surveillance, now tracks only 2 of 8 top infections

CDC slashed food safety surveillance, now tracks only 2 of 8 top infections

In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dramatically, but quietly, scaled back a food safety surveillance system, cutting active tracking from eight top foodborne infections down to just two, according to a report by NBC News. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet)—a network of surveillance sites that spans 10 states and covers about 54 million Americans (16 …

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Top Florida official: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center to be empty within days

Top Florida official: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center to be empty within days

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the federal government fight a judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by late October. That’s according to an email exchange shared with …

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The Top Diseases We Choose to Stay Ignorant About, According to Scientists

The Top Diseases We Choose to Stay Ignorant About, According to Scientists

The old adage “ignorance is bliss” feels especially fitting when it comes to healthcare. In fact, new research reveals that one in three people avoids—or is likely to avoid—medical information. In a study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine earlier this month, researchers investigated data from 92 studies involving 564,497 participants from 25 countries. Despite the fact that successful …

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