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Study says your morning cup of coffee can help lower the risk of early death

A new study found that drinking coffee in the morning can help lower the risk of mortality than drinking coffee later in the day. The study, published in the journal European Heart Journal, revealed that people who consumed coffee in the morning had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower death risk than all-day coffee consumers. …

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World's freshwater species facing extinction, 25% under extreme threat

India Today

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals a troubling statistic: nearly 25% of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction. Lead author Catherine Sayer, who heads the IUCN's freshwater biodiversity unit, highlighted that 24% of these species face high extinction risks due to several prevalent threats. "Freshwater ecosystems support diverse species that provide essential services such …

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New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

The Hindu

Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday, January 8, 2025. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty, but at the same time freshwater environments are very fragile,” said study co-author Patricia Charvet, a biologist at Brazil's Federal University of Ceará. “Most species don’t …

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New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty, but at the same time freshwater environments are very fragile,” said study co-author Patricia Charvet, a biologist at Brazil’s Federal University of Ceará. Freshwater habitats – including …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

science newsletter New study links loneliness to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality

The Hindu

A new study published January 3, 2025, in Nature Human Behaviour journal, has found that loneliness and social isolation in humans can be linked to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality. With the study, the researchers wanted to answer two questions: Which proteins are associated with social isolation and loneliness? The researchers noted a protein that is an inflammatory marker, and …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Disputed review claims link between fluoride levels, childhood IQ loss

The Hindu

A divisive new study out on January 6 in a US medical journal could reignite debate over fluoride’s safety in water, linking higher exposure levels to lower IQ in children. Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reviewed 74 studies on fluoride exposure and children’s IQ conducted in 10 countries including Canada, China, and India. Study limitations Fluoride’s …

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New study reveals the best time to drink coffee for heart health

India Today

Drinking coffee in the morning might offer more health benefits than sipping it throughout the day, according to a new study. Published in the European Heart Journal, the findings suggest that morning coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who drink coffee all day. Dr Qi explained that while the study doesn’t …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

Hindustan Times

In the span of a month, H5N1 has killed three tigers and a leopard in India, 11 house cats in California, and forced a teenage girl in Canada onto life support. The virus, which is better known as the avian influenza virus and is mostly prevalent in birds, spreading through dairy farms across America for much of 2024, appears to …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Schools and City Governments Rely on Property Taxes. What Happens When Homeowners Revolt?

Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. North Dakota voters considered, but ultimately rejected, repealing the property tax in its entirety and replacing local property taxes with state funding. Many local governments have not responded to their increasingly large residential property tax bases with property tax …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Ajay Devgn feels today's audience is less forgiving: ‘Our mistakes were overlooked'

Hindustan Times

Actor Ajay Devgn has reflected on the changing landscape of Bollywood, noting a significant difference in the way audiences receive newcomers today compared to when he first entered the industry. In contrast, he believes that today's audience is more discerning and less forgiving, making it a more challenging time for new entrants in the film industry. Ajay reflects During the …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. “This is a public health crisis, requiring urgent action,” said the study’s senior author, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University. With the evidence, researchers created a comparative risk model and estimated that sugary drinks “cause more than 330,000 annual deaths from …

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From oceans to organs: The growing danger of microplastics revealed

India Today

A new review published in the journal Science has sounded the alarm on the rising dangers of microplastics, two decades after the term was first introduced. The study offers an in-depth look at the sources of microplastics, their widespread presence, and their troubling impacts on ecosystems and human health. Primary microplastics are manufactured for specific uses, such as in cosmetics …

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iPhone 17 Air price details leaked, will cost less than Pro models

India Today

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch the iPhone 17 Air, the company’s ultra-thin iPhone model, later this year in September. The iPhone 17 Air would therefore be around 20 per cent thinner than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and about 25 per cent thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. If the reports hold true, …

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Groundbreaking research reveals women’s true preferences in sexual attraction

Hindustan Times

In a groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers have uncovered fascinating insights into female sexual attraction and shed light on the differences between implicit and explicit preferences. Implicit vs explicit attraction: The surprising discrepancy The study found that while only a small percentage of participants explicitly identified as non-heterosexual, implicit measures revealed a majority exhibited gynephilic …

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Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting for too long could be behind 19 diseases; know easy lifestyle tweaks to avoid risk

Hindustan Times

In today’s fast-paced world, it is paradoxical that many of us spend countless hours in sedentary activities - whether it is long days at the office or binge-watching our favourite series. Exercise is medicine: A new approach to health care Recognising the urgency of this issue, the American College of Sports Medicine introduced the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative in 2007 …

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1 week ago

HMPV in China: Is it similar to Covid-19 virus?

India Today

China is witnessing a concerning rise in respiratory illnesses, with Human Metapneumovirus emerging as a significant pathogen of interest. However, in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems, HMPV can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases like asthma or COPD. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that …

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Musk and Ramaswamy want to force federal workers back to the office. Economists aren’t convinced.

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal employees could be required to return to the office …

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'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote

Raw Story

CNN's John Berman questioned whether Donald Trump would stick by the embattled House Speaker Friday if Mike Johnson loses the first round vote. Trump initially supported Johnson's bid to keep his job, writing on TruthSocial before the New Year, "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. "One thing you know very well, Donald Trump really only likes …

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Biden Rejects Nippon Steel's Proposed Deal To Acquire U.S. Steel

Huff Post

Biden affirmed his vow in March to block the acquisition. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity to …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Do black plastic containers used in food deliveries cause cancer?

India Today

If you often order food online from platforms, you’ve likely received it in black plastic containers. The conversation gained traction after a viral Instagram video, where an influencer advised against using or reusing black plastic containers for storing or reheating food in a microwave. For instance, according to Dr Aravind Badiger, technical director at BDR Pharmaceuticals, black plastic utensils and …

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Smoking one cigarette could reduce 20 mins of life: University College London study

India Today

Smoking is killing humans each day. A study at University College London has revealed that 20 cigarettes can take up to seven hours of an individual's life, while the number is 18 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women. A recent study published in the Journal of Addiction reveals that smoking a single cigarette shortens life expectancy by 20 …

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Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Wired

Over the holiday weekend, all but one member of the editorial board of Elsevier’s Journal of Human Evolution resigned “with heartfelt sadness and great regret,” according to Retraction Watch, which helpfully provided an online PDF of the editors’ full statement. When the board expressed the need for a copy editor, Elsevier’s response, they said, was “to maintain that the editors …

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'He's not that good at it': House Republican snipes at Speaker Johnson on eve of vote

Raw Story

With House members of both parties assembling on Friday to vote on the next speaker, an unapologetic Rep. Tom Massie served notice once again on Thursday that he has no intention of supporting current House Speaker Mike Johnson for a second tour of duty. With a slim GOP 219 to 215 seat majority for Republicans, Johnson can't afford to lose …

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1 week, 2 days ago

IIT Bombay develops bacteria to consume toxic pollutants in soil and produce helpful nutrients

Live Mint

New Delhi, January 2 : Indian Institute of Technology Bombay researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a byproduct, as per the official release. The researchers from the IIT Bombay have been studying bacteria that feed on toxic chemicals and pollutants as a solution for the ever-increasing pollution of our …

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Study says your morning cup of coffee can help lower the risk of early death

World's freshwater species facing extinction, 25% under extreme threat

New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

science newsletter New study links loneliness to cardiovascular diseases, stroke and mortality

Disputed review claims link between fluoride levels, childhood IQ loss

New study reveals the best time to drink coffee for heart health

Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

Schools and City Governments Rely on Property Taxes. What Happens When Homeowners Revolt?

Ajay Devgn feels today's audience is less forgiving: ‘Our mistakes were overlooked'

Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

From oceans to organs: The growing danger of microplastics revealed

iPhone 17 Air price details leaked, will cost less than Pro models

Groundbreaking research reveals women’s true preferences in sexual attraction

Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting for too long could be behind 19 diseases; know easy lifestyle tweaks to avoid risk

HMPV in China: Is it similar to Covid-19 virus?

Musk and Ramaswamy want to force federal workers back to the office. Economists aren’t convinced.

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote

Biden Rejects Nippon Steel's Proposed Deal To Acquire U.S. Steel

Do black plastic containers used in food deliveries cause cancer?

Smoking one cigarette could reduce 20 mins of life: University College London study

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

'He's not that good at it': House Republican snipes at Speaker Johnson on eve of vote

IIT Bombay develops bacteria to consume toxic pollutants in soil and produce helpful nutrients