Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hints
Viruses found in the intestines — collectively called the gut virome — activate the immune system to help metabolize carbohydrates, thereby reducing blood sugar spikes,...
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Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a link – National
It’s not just weight loss and diabetes: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help patients suffering from anxiety and depression, a new study...
Monte Verde, one of the earliest Indigenous sites in South America, is much younger than thought, study claims. But others call it ‘egregiously poor geological work.’
A team of archaeologists is questioning the 14,500-year-old date of Monte Verde in Chile, one of the oldest human occupations in the Americas, and proposing...
Drought paradox study reveals plants around Colorado River turn to groundwater when it gets too hot and dry, reducing flow into the already strained basin
Thirsty plants are sucking up water that would otherwise end up in the Colorado River, according to a new study. The findings could have important...
Brazil’s underprotected Cerrado savanna stores a staggering amount of carbon, study finds
The Cerrado savanna occupies about 26% of Brazil and is home to more than 12,000 plant species and diverse animal life. It’s also speckled with...
ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests why – National
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh think they’ve found a reason why teenagers with ADHD are likely to struggle with anxiety and depression, too. Published...
Early warning signal hidden within the Gulf Stream could signal AMOC collapse, study finds
The Gulf Stream holds tantalizing clues about when other key Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse due to climate change, a new study finds. Originating in...
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to behavioural issues in kids: study – National
A new study says there appears to be a link between consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in preschool years and behavioural issues in childhood. The...
Climate disasters caused societal upheaval 3,000 years ago in China, study of ‘oracle bones’ hints
Abrupt population drops over 3,000 years ago in the waning years of China’s Shang dynasty were likely the result of a deadly increase in typhoons...
Birds are declining faster and faster in 3 US hotspots, new study finds
Bird populations are in free fall across North America. And in some hotspots their decline is accelerating, a new study reveals. Wild bird numbers declined...