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A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations

According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University and published in

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Research on mate choice and gametes may bring new hope to the childless

So you have finally found the partner of your dreams—but no matter how hard you try, no children have come along. Could science offer new answers to mate choice and infertility? For several years, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have been studying human reproduct

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Mom's good heart health lowers risk of baby's developmental delays

Want to give your baby the best start in life? Then tend to your heart health, both prior to and during pregnancy, a new study says.

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Can wiggling your pinky really stop cognitive decline?

What if protecting your brain from dementia was as simple as wiggling your little fingers a few seconds each day? That's the promise behind "pinky time," a viral TikTok trend that claims a simple finger exercise can lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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Can AI be your therapist?: Q&A with an expert

More than a third of psychologists report having patients who use artificial intelligence as an additional source of mental health support. As more people turn to AI for advice, companionship and help navigating difficult situations, researchers are working to understand what the

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Alcohol absorption nearly doubles after bariatric surgery, raising long-term misuse risk

Your body absorbs alcohol much more rapidly after bariatric surgery. Patients need to know this when they choose the kind of surgery they will have. "Bariatric surgery can come with a price. Patients have a significantly higher risk of developing alcohol problems than if they did

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Remaking the past: How memory works

Imagine you're 6 years old and in the back seat of your parents' car on a road trip. Your mum decides to stop for breakfast food at lunchtime and pulls into a quiet roadhouse where other travelers eat apple pie and drink cola with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus

Ding—that's an all-too-familiar sound, designed to instantly capture your attention. The average adult receives at least 46 push notifications a day from their smartphone—roughly one every 20 minutes during waking hours.

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Existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes

The quest to prolong life has gone on for as long as human existence itself, from the mythical Fountain of Youth to quick-fix fads like intermittent fasting, supplements and injections. But if you take a look in your medicine cabinet, you may unwittingly come across a drug that h

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Green power: How spinach and kale could cut risk of chronic lung disease

Eating your greens could be the secret to breathing easier, with a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) revealing that people who eat more vitamin K1-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables may lower their risk of chronic lung disease. The paper is published in The Ameri

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Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health: Here's the science

Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal take place continuously throughout your life.

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Meaning of abstract art may be highly personal and connected to memory

Have you ever looked at an abstract painting and wondered what the artist was thinking? A splash of color on a canvas can stir something deep or nothing at all. According to research from Duke University, the difference may come down to something highly personal: your memory. The

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