Health (34)
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Vitamin D COVID study sees major retraction after 14-fold claim
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Vitamin D and COVID-19: PLOS One retracted a 2022 study on Sept 8, 2025, citing inadequate analyses and 14–730 day gaps; the paper reported a 14-fold risk.
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HPV vaccine slashes infections 76%–98% over 17 years, study finds
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HPV vaccine drives 76%–98% drops in vaccine-type infections over 17 years, with herd protection cutting unvaccinated rates by ~72%–76%, U.S. data show.
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4 Days of Junk Food Damages Junk Food Memory Center in Mice
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Junk food memory: In mice, 4 days of a high-fat diet hyperactivated hippocampal CCK interneurons and impaired recall—effects reversed by restoring brain glucose.
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H5N1 pasteurization proves effective: 100% inactivation at 72°C
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H5N1 pasteurization data show 100% inactivation at 72°C/15s, zero viable virus in 464 pasteurized products, and ~20% PCR-positive milk with no infectivity.
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Powerful mitochondrial activity boost reverses memory loss in 2 models
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mitochondrial activity boost reverses memory loss in 2 mouse models. 2025 data normalized ATP production and improved cognition, suggesting links to dementia.
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High-Markup Hospitals: 17x Prices, Alarming 45% Higher Complications
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High-markup hospitals charge up to 17x costs and post 45% higher complications, 33% higher readmissions. About 10% are mostly for-profit in big metros.
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Largest genetic study: alcohol dementia risk rises 15% for any intake
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Alcohol dementia risk climbs with intake: in 559,559 people, genetic analyses found 15% higher risk per 1 SD drinks/week and 16% with doubled AUD liability.
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Autism gastrointestinal risks persist: 475-child study exposes harms
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Autism gastrointestinal problems are more frequent and persistent: a 475-child study links GI symptom burden to sleep, behavior, and communication.
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Stark divide: retirement mental-health boost wanes after 2.5 years
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Retirement mental-health study of 1,583 Dutch adults (2007–2023) finds low-income gains fade after 2.5 years; high-income shows no change overall.
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RFK Jr.’s Ultra-Processed Foods Crackdown Targets 70% of U.S. Goods
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Ultra-processed foods face a federal crackdown as RFK Jr. pressures brands to drop dyes; 70% of packaged products affected, with reformulations into 2026.