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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report

September 24, 2025 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Funding Policy, Healthy Aging, Personalized Medicine, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Public Health, Scientific Conduct, STEM Education

Researchers reviewing 46 studies found evidence linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure with higher risks of autism and ADHD. The FDA has since urged caution, echoing scientists’ advice that the drug be used only at the lowest effective dose and shortest duration. While important for managing fever and pain in pregnancy, prolonged use may pose risks to fetal development. Experts stress careful medical oversight and further investigation.

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AI breakthrough finds life-saving insights in everyday bloodwork

September 23, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Computer Modeling, Computers and Internet, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Educational Policy, Hacking, Public Health, s Healthcare, STEM Education, Today&amp

AI-powered analysis of routine blood tests can reveal hidden patterns that predict recovery and survival after spinal cord injuries. This breakthrough could make life-saving predictions affordable and accessible in hospitals worldwide.

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Scientists reveal the everyday habits that may shield you from dementia

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Depression, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Poverty and Learning, Public Health, Security and Defense

New studies reveal that lifestyle changes—such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement—can help slow or prevent cognitive decline. Experts say this low-cost, powerful approach could transform dementia care and reduce its crushing toll on families and health systems.

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Shocking study exposes widespread math research fraud

September 22, 2025 0 Comments Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Markets and Finance, Mathematics, Political Science, Public Health, Scientific Conduct, STEM Education

A sweeping investigation has revealed widespread fraud in mathematics publishing, where commercial metrics and rankings have incentivized the mass production of meaningless or flawed papers. The study highlights shocking distortions—such as a university without a math department ranked as having the most top mathematicians—and the explosion of megajournals willing to publish anything for a fee.

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Scientists win Ig Nobel Prize for cracking the code to perfect cacio e pepe

September 22, 2025 0 Comments Educational Policy, Ethics, Popular Culture, Public Health, Religion, Scientific Conduct, Travel and Recreation, World Development

What started as a frustrating kitchen challenge turned into award-winning science: Fabrizio Olmeda and his colleagues scientifically decoded the secret of creamy cacio e pepe and earned the Ig Nobel Prize. Their research showed how starch can stabilize Pecorino into a smooth sauce, turning a culinary mystery into physics-driven perfection.

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Doctors warn of a stealth opioid 20x more potent than fentanyl

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Diseases and Conditions, Educational Policy, Medical Education and Training, Mental Health Research, Public Health, s Healthcare, Security and Defense, surveillance, Today&amp

Nitazenes, a powerful and largely hidden class of synthetic opioids, are quickly becoming a deadly factor in the overdose crisis. Over 20 times stronger than fentanyl, these drugs often go undetected on routine drug tests, making overdoses harder to diagnose and reverse. Cases from Tennessee reveal a disturbing pattern of fatalities, with nitazenes frequently mixed into counterfeit pills alongside fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first

July 25, 2025 0 Comments Diet and Weight Loss, Eye Care, Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Public Health, Retail and Services, Scientific Conduct, STEM Education

In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the inheritance of devastating mitochondrial diseases passed down through the mother’s DNA. The early results are highly promising: all the babies are developing normally, and the disease-causing mutations are undetectable or present at levels too low to cause harm. For families once haunted by genetic risk, this science offers more than treatment—it offers transformation.

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Global Health Security Index finds gaps in preparedness for epidemics and pandemics

October 24, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health Education, Security and Defense, surveillance, Workplace Health, World Development

A new Global Health Security Index released today, the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries, suggests that not a single country in the world is fully prepared to handle an epidemic or pandemic.

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A tale of two cities: Impact of reducing teens' access to flavored tobacco products

October 24, 2019 0 Comments Consumerism, Educational Policy, Lung Cancer, Public Health, Public Health Education, Smoking, STEM Education, Teen Health

Restricting youth access to flavored tobacco products holds the promise of reducing their overall tobacco use, according to a new study.

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Women scientists author fewer invited commentaries in medical journals than men

October 24, 2019 0 Comments Fitness, Gender Difference, Menopause, Public Health, Racial Issues, Relationships, Social Issues, STEM Education, Women's Health

Women scientists were 21% less likely to author invited commentaries in medical journals during a five-year period than men with similar scientific expertise, seniority, and publication metrics.

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