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The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health

It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer

Breastfeeding causes a surge in immune cells that could prevent cancer Breastfeeding seems to cause specialised immune cells to flood into the breasts and stay there for years or even decades, reducing the risk of cancer

Breastfeeding seems to cause specialised immune cells to flood into the breasts and stay there for years or even decades, reducing the risk of cancer

A radical rethink of what makes your diet healthy or bad for you What you eat has a surprising impact on the pH of your body with wide ranging impacts on your health. But getting the balance right isn’t as simple as eating fewer acidic foods

What you eat has a surprising impact on the pH of your body with wide ranging impacts on your health. But getting the balance right isn’t as simple as eating fewer acidic foods

Stinkbug ‘ear’ actually hosts parasite-fighting fungi Fungal armour keeps stinkbug eggs safe from hungry young wasps.

Some female stinkbugs grow fungi from an organ on their hindlegs and use the microorganisms to protect their eggs from wasp attacks

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Why everything you thought you knew about your immune system is wrong Immunologist Daniel Davis wants to eradicate long-held myths and replace them with wonder at the complexity of the body’s defence system

Immunologist Daniel Davis wants to eradicate long-held myths and replace them with wonder at the complexity of the body’s defence system

Should we treat environmental crime more like murder? Serial killers and violent criminals dominate the headlines. What if we covered ecocide and pollution in the same way?

Should we treat environmental crime more like murder?

Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you Just because a food is ultra-processed doesn’t mean it is unhealthy. Regulation and eating advice must reflect this, say Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall, co-authors of Food Intelligence: The science of how food both nourishes and harms us

Just because a food is ultra-processed doesn’t mean it is unhealthy. Regulation and eating advice must reflect this, say Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall, co-authors of Food Intelligence: The science of how food both nourishes and harms us

Coffee transformed her life — and the lives of women from her village in Uganda Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the "humble" coffee beans she'd grown up with on her parents' farm could lead her to a better life.

Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the "humble" coffee beans she'd grown up with on her parents' farm could lead her to a better life. n.pr/4nUB3ES

Therapy may be the most effective way to ease irritable bowel syndrome People with irritable bowel syndrome are often only given treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy after others have failed, but research suggests this approach is more effective than we thought

Types of therapy may ease irritable bowel syndrome more effectively than existing go-to treatments.

Mario's super-sized mushroom exists in real life While they actually power-up trees and not plumbers, the 40 year-old video game helped make toadstools mainstream.

In anticipation of Super Mario Bros' 40th anniversary, we present to you...

the REAL mushroom behind the man!

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Eating more plants isn't just good for you – it’s good for the planet. A new study links a mostly plant-based diet to a 32% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and reduced emissions. Less meat and more veggies is healthier and for the Earth too.

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Why everything you thought you knew about your immune system is wrong Immunologist Daniel Davis wants to eradicate long-held myths and replace them with wonder at the complexity of the body’s defence system

Immunologist Daniel Davis wants to eradicate long-held myths and replace them with wonder at the complexity of the body’s defence system

There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.

When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.

Biodegradable plastic made from bamboo is strong and easy to recycle Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, and its cellulose fibres can be turned into a hard, mouldable plastic for use in cars and appliances

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil.

Extraordinary pictures show what a common antibiotic does to E. coli A commonly used class of antibiotics seems to kill bacteria like E. coli by breaking down their tough armour

Extraordinary pictures show how a commonly-used type of antibiotic kills bacteria like E. coli.

Eating salmon, tuna and other omega-3 rich foods can cut risk of this eye disease A new study showed the benefits to your eyes of eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.

A new study showed the benefits to your eyes of eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Want fewer morning aches? You might have to change the way you sleep Whether you're a back, side or stomach sleeper, medical professionals explain how to position your body to guard against neck cricks, shoulder aches and other body pain and soreness.

Whether you're a back, side or stomach sleeper, medical professionals explain how to position your body to guard against neck cricks, shoulder aches and other body pain and soreness.

“This innate ability of understanding the source of error is something that a robot doesn't have. … It has no idea why it fails.” —Dr. Karen Liu

A roboticist is using machine learning and animation to build smarter humanoid robots. One big challenge? They lack self-awareness.

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Jane Goodall’s legacy: three ways she changed science The primatologist challenged what it meant to be a scientist.

Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering work with chimpanzees, has passed away aged 91

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Protest scene with diverse, colorful banners in front of the U.S. Capitol (protest picture by Tim Aubry / Greenpeace). Superimposed text (post by Nina Kolaro) lists anti-fascism elements like education, empathy and resistance.

Authoritarians, billionaires, corporate bullies and big polluters want us divided and silent.

We choose unity, courage and resistance.

The world we need is built by people who refuse to look away.

#TimeToResist

Neglected form of diabetes with unusual symptoms finally gets its own name An unusual type of diabetes linked to malnutrition now has a name. Scientists are calling for wider recognition of the newly classified Type 5 diabetes to spur better treatments.

An unusual type of diabetes linked to malnutrition now has a name. Scientists are calling for wider recognition of the newly classified Type 5 diabetes to spur better treatments.

What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease? Researchers compare the different effects of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns on inflammatory bowel disease severity.

What you eat could shape how severe Crohn’s or colitis becomes. 🥗
A new study finds pro-inflammatory diets triple the odds of severe IBD flare-ups.

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#IBD #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #GutHealth #NutritionScience

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You can lose twice as much weight on a minimally-processed diet People lost twice as much weight if they ate a diet of minimally-processed food compared with ultra-processed alternatives

You can lose twice as much weight if you stick to a diet of homemade, minimally-processed food compared with eating ultra-processed meals and snacks.

A new measure of health is revolutionising how we think about ageing Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, but our years of good health appear not to have kept pace. Now, a new lens on what it means to age well is reshaping our view of our golden years

Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, but our years of good health appear not to have kept pace. Now, a new lens on what it means to age well is reshaping our view of our golden years.

Plastic pollution talks fail as negotiators in Geneva reject draft treaties Countries deadlocked on whether legally binding deal should include curbs on production and toxic chemicals Once again negotiators will leave the plastic summit this week without a treaty, having failed to reach agreement in what was supposed to have been the final round of talks. The delegates, who were attempting to complete a crucial treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis remain deadlocked over whether it should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics. Continue reading...

Plastic pollution talks fail as negotiators in Geneva reject draft treaties

The role of metabolism in shaping enzyme structures over 400 million years - Nature By combining structural biology and evolutionary genomics analyses, the evolution of enzymes over 400 million years is shown to be governed by catalytic function, metabolic network architecture, cost and molecular interactions.

Nature research paper: The role of metabolism in shaping enzyme structures over 400 million years

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Peculiar plant could help us reconstruct ancient Earth’s climate Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides valuable clues for understanding past and present ecosystems

Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides valuable clues for understanding past and present ecosystems.

How you breathe could reveal a lot about your health Your breathing patterns are unique to you - and could be linked to your weight and mental health

Your breathing patterns are unique to you - and could reveal a lot about your physical and mental health.

To understand sunburn, you need to know how UV provokes inflammation We’ve known for nearly a century that UV radiation is linked to skin cancer, but modern advice about sunburn can be confusing. To understand what works, you need to know what UV really does to your skin

Sunburn isn't just painful, it can seriously damage the long-term health of your skin. To avoid it, it helps to understand how the sun's UV rays cause inflammation.