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Even at a Whisper, Screams Jolt Your Sleeping Brain

TL;DR: Your brain is hardwired to recognize screams—even when you’re asleep. That scratchy, harsh quality called “roughness”? It’s like a red flag for your brain’s danger sensors. Evolution has wired you to keep snoozing and stay safe. Now that’s smart sleep. You’re asleep. Dead to the world. The room is quiet—until it isn’t. Somewhere, someone […]

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Health

The Secret Weapon Against Workout Fatigue? A Super Mushroom!

You just crushed your workout—heart pounding, sweat dripping, muscles burning. But then, it hits you: exhaustion. Your limbs feel like jelly, and your brain turns to mush. What if science had a secret weapon to help you bounce back faster and think sharper post-exercise? Enter Cordycepin, the powerhouse compound from a funky fungus called Cordyceps […]

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Health

The Office of the Future… Underground?

Picture this: You step into an elevator, press a button, and descend—not up to a flashy high-rise office, but down into the earth. Welcome to the underground office workspace (UOW), a concept gaining traction in cities that are running out of space and looking for more sustainable building solutions. But here’s the twist: Some people […]

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Health

The Science of Clown Care for Hospitalized Children?

I swear this is real research. Picture a hospital room filled with sterile equipment, the beep of monitors, and the quiet hum of medical staff. Now imagine that same room transformed by the playful antics of a red-nosed clown, drawing a giggle from a child who hasn’t smiled all day. This is the essence of […]

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Chemistry

How Drug Information Centers Shape Safer Healthcare

Imagine this: a doctor is prescribing a medication for a patient with complex health issues. The stakes are high, yet reliable information about how the drug will interact with the patient’s condition is scarce. This isn’t a rare occurrence. It’s a daily challenge faced by clinicians, and one that Drug Information Centers (DICs) aim to […]

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Health

How Tai Chi Keeps Older Adults Steady and Strong

Imagine an exercise so gentle it feels like a graceful dance, yet so effective it can help prevent life-altering falls in older adults. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is proving to be exactly that. As we age, maintaining balance becomes crucial—not just for preventing injuries but for staying independent and mobile. In fact, […]

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Health

A New Era of At-Home Sleep Health

Imagine a future where your health journey is seamlessly tracked while you sleep—all without wires, sensors, or a trip to a sleep clinic. Thanks to new advancements, that future is almost here. This groundbreaking study introduces a contactless sleep-tracking system that reads radio waves bouncing off your body to monitor sleep stages, detect apnea, and […]

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Health

Do NOT nap for long.

Napping—it’s one of life’s simple pleasures. For some, a quick snooze in the middle of the day can recharge the mind, while others swear by a cozy two-hour nap to shake off fatigue. But could there be a hidden cost to that luxurious midday rest? A recent study reveals that long naps may not be […]

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Biology

The Surprising Link Between Your Feet and Back Pain

It’s an ordinary day. You’re walking, standing, or maybe sitting at your desk. But suddenly, your lower back tightens up, and the discomfort settles in. Low back pain (LBP) — it’s a common problem that sneaks up on millions of people worldwide. But what if I told you that the culprit might not be your […]

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Health

How Ransomware Threatens Our Food Supply

Imagine walking into your favorite grocery store only to find the shelves empty, not because of a natural disaster or a strike, but because of a silent, invisible threat—ransomware. It’s a term that might conjure up images of hackers targeting banks or large corporations, but in reality, it’s lurking in places we least expect, like […]

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