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What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.
CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

People who maintained rich intellectual engagement throughout their lives developed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment years later compared to others

A study found: These are the activities that delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by at least 5 years

Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men


Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging - study

One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.

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Croatian virologist treats her own breast cancer with experimental virus therapy

Publishing her findings proved to be a significant challenge due to ethical concerns surrounding self-experimentation.

 Breast cancer screening.

Global diabetes prevalence doubles since 1990, surpassing 800 million adults

India leads with 212 million cases, accounting for over a quarter of the global total.

 212 million cases in India. Diabetes.

Walking twice a day could significantly reduce bowel cancer risk, study finds

Study of over 86,000 UK participants finds timing of physical activity plays crucial role, but activity hours play crucial role.

 Walking reduces bowel cancer risk.

New nanotechnology enables non-invasive breath test for early detection of lung cancer

Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University used ultra-sensitive nanosensors to detect chemical changes in exhaled air.

 Lung cancer (illustration).

New study finds omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce cancer risk

Researchers found that higher blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of colon, stomach, lung, and other gastrointestinal cancers.

 Fatty foods.