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Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI).People living near concentrated animal feeding facilities (CAFOs) in California, Texas and Iowa have higher rates of cancer, a new study suggests, suggesting that air and water pollution from large farms may be contributing. Research published in journals environmental researchcoming in just a few weeks Reports from several years in Iowa They found that pesticides and CAFO pollution in the state are partly to blame for the increased cancer rates. In a new study, researchers at Yale University looked at the incidence of all cancers and the density of CAFOs…

Artificial intelligence writing tools that predict and suggest our next words do more than just speed up typing. A new study provides evidence that interacting with biased autocomplete suggestions can covertly change a person’s fundamental attitudes about important social issues. The survey results were published in a magazine scientific progresssuggests that the subtle effects of these daily programs often bypass our conscious awareness. Artificial intelligence programs that leverage large-scale language models are increasingly being integrated into human communication. These technologies enhance the autocomplete functionality found in popular email clients, messaging applications, and word processors. As these tools become a standard…

The AHA’s latest guidance shows how consistent, real food choices, rather than fad diets and ad-hoc diets, from childhood to adulthood can meaningfully reduce lifelong risk of heart disease. Study: 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: American Heart Association Scientific Statement. Image credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.com recent american heart association The scientific statement summarized current evidence on food-based dietary patterns and provided practical, context-sensitive guidance to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve overall cardiovascular health. Heart-healthy diet: Why it’s important to start early American Heart Association (AHA) dietary guidance focuses on overall dietary patterns rather than individual foods or…

Demetria and Ted Dixon arrived at the Gravel Hill Community Center in Varina last Thursday night. They were there to raise awareness among their neighbors and learn more themselves about an odorless, colorless chemical called ethylene oxide.The Dixons only recently learned about the chemical, even though they had lived near a facility that emitted tens to thousands of pounds of the chemical annually for 20 years.“So I had to do a little research because I didn’t know anything,” Demetria said.“One (facility) is probably about a mile and a half from us,” Ted said. “They’re using chemicals…that cause big health problems.”Ted…

Colorectal cancer appears to be distinct from other cancers in surprising ways. New research from the University of East Anglia suggests the disease has a unique microbial ‘fingerprint’, a discovery that could change the way doctors understand and treat the disease. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. This new discovery could help clinicians better understand how the disease develops, how aggressive it becomes, and how patients respond to different treatments. The research team analyzed whole genome sequencing (WGS) data from more than 9,000 cancer patients. The…

NASA launched the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts into space for the first manned lunar orbit in more than 50 years. This mission marks a major step forward in human space exploration and signals a return to deep space beyond Earth’s orbit. The agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. EDT. The crew embarked on a carefully planned test flight aboard the Orion spacecraft, orbiting the moon and returning to Earth. “Today’s launch represents a defining moment for our country…

NICE recommends Wegovy® (semaglutide injection) 2.4 mg as the first GLP-1 RA to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in obese or overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2) adults with established cardiovascular disease. This was published after the SELECT trial demonstrated that semaglutide 2.4 mg in addition to standard of care reduced the risk of initial MACE by 20% compared to placebo (hazard ratio, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.72 to 0.90; p < 0.001) and was unrelated to weight loss. During the trial, MACE occurred in 6.5% of participants who received semaglutide, compared…

Lifestyle behavioral factors and socio-economic status play a key role in shaping healthy aging, but the influence may differ depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide. This study is the first to show that diet quality, physical activity, sleep, smoking, education, employment, and social participation all influence how we age, and that the effects vary depending on a person’s genetic predisposition. The researchers focused on “intrinsic capacity,” a key indicator of healthy aging., This represents the complex of all physical and mental abilities exhibited throughout life. This allows individuals…

To survive in the human bloodstream, African trypanosome parasites coat themselves with a protective layer made of a protein called variant surface glycoprotein (VSG). Research published in natural microbiology have now identified a key protein that allows the parasite to precisely control this protective ‘mantle’. Researchers discovered that a newly identified protein, ESB2, plays a key role in this process. It acts as a “molecular shredder”, allowing the parasite to remain hidden by cutting off selected parts of its genetic instructions as it is generated. Understanding this highly precise mechanism allows scientists to gain new insights into weaknesses in the…

Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. is a global leader in breath analysis with over 49 years of expertise in medical device design and manufacturing. The Harriesham-based innovative medical technology company is proud to have achieved Compassionate Workplace certification from Heart of Kent Hospice in December 2025 in partnership with Compassionate Communities UK. Image credit: Bedfont® Scientific Ltd Compassionate Communities UK is a UK charity dedicated to embedding compassion into everyday life, including the workplace. The charity works with a range of organizations to help employers operate in a caring way towards employees who are facing bereavement, death or loss, or who may…