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Neanderthals spread from a refuge in France after near collapse
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (803+ words) Scientists have found that nearly all late Neanderthals across Europe descend from a single maternal lineage that spread after a major population collapse about 65,000 years ago. That result reframes their final history as one of survival by a small refuge…...
Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (758+ words) Packaged foods line grocery shelves and fill kitchen cabinets, offering convenience through long shelf lives. That durability depends on food preservatives, chemicals that slow spoilage, limit bacterial growth, and keep products looking fresh. New research suggests that frequent consumption of…...
Disrupted sleep can raise the risk of aggressive breast cancer
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (771+ words) When sleep falls apart, health often follows. New research shows that the effects extend beyond short-term fatigue, linking irregular sleep and light schedules to a higher risk of aggressive breast cancer. For years, scientists noticed that night-shift workers and frequent…...
Maternal stress after birth has a strong effect on early development
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (782+ words) Early life brings swift change. A young mind gains new abilities at a pace unmatched in later years. Each week adds fresh skills in movement, speech, curiosity, and social connection. Caregivers guide much of this progress " offering comfort, structure, and…...
Pregnancy rewires the immune system to help fight breast cancer
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (705+ words) Pregnancy doesn't just create a baby " it changes a woman's body in lasting ways. Some changes are visible, such as milk production and hormonal shifts. Others happen quietly, deep within the immune system. For years, doctors have noticed that mothers…...
Technology is breaking the human connection to Moon cycles
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (633+ words) The Moon has always been tied to the rhythms of Earth. It pulls the tides back and forth, and for thousands of years, people have wondered if it also tugs at our bodies. Do its phases " the waxing glow of…...
Study detects toxic PFAS chemicals in menstrual products available worldwide
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (758+ words) Reusable menstrual products are meant to be the safer, greener option. A new, peer-reviewed study finds, however, that this is not always the case. Researchers found PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" because of their persistence, in a range of…...