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People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people.

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Pendants from a Stone Age graveyard in Russia turn out to be made out of human bone, a surprising new analysis shows.

Researchers found that streams of cold gas could create 'seeds' of quasars -- ultraluminous supermassive black holes -- in the early universe, solving a decades-old mystery.

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Study reveals how the Alzheimer's associated Tau protein changes from normal to a diseased state.

Chronic stress experienced by a woman in the later stages of pregnancy can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by up to 15%. Researchers say the effects of iron deficiency are more noticeable in male fetuses.

Within hours of birth, newborns begin to distinguish between sounds and become sensitive to language information.

Maturation of brain networks in children was associated with improved inhibitory control, a new study reports.

Triptans, a commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, may also be useful in treating obesity, a new study suggests. In studies on obese mice, a daily dose of a triptan led animals to eat less food and lose weight over...

Researchers have developed a new tool that could automate the process of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and eventually allow it to move online.

Producing biomaterials that match the performance of cartilage and tendons has been an elusive goal for scientists, but a new material demonstrates a promising new approach to mimicking natural tissue.

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Study reveals those who microdosed psilocybin for 30 days showed greater improvements in mood, mental health, and psychomotor abilities than those who did not microdose. The findings have positive implications for the us...

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Micromirrors are micrometer-scale mirrors that are widely used in many applications, mainly in optical-fiber telecommunications, optical scanners, and optical instrumentation. Micromirrors can be integrated within photon...

"There is no 'tropical ozone hole,'" an expert said.

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A new study can help guide proper treatment course for patients depending on heart function and severity of heart damage.

During sperm production, an enormous amount of DNA has to be packed into a very small space without breaking anything. A central role is played by certain proteins around which the DNA thread is wrapped -- the protamines...