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Gray hair linked to body's anti-cancer defense mechanism, study finds

Gray hair linked to body's anti-cancer defense mechanism, study finds

It results from damaged stem cells in hair follicles that self-destruct to prevent development of skin cancer

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Researchers reveal how certain gene raises Alzheimer’s risk by starving brain cells: Report
23.10.2025

Researchers reveal how certain gene raises Alzheimer’s risk by starving brain cells: Report

APOE4 gene prevents old brain cells from using lipids for energy, increasing risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers at Danish university find

Weight-loss drug lowers heart attack risk regardless of pounds shed: Study
23.10.2025

Weight-loss drug lowers heart attack risk regardless of pounds shed: Study

Research shows drug may protect heart through multiple mechanisms, suggesting benefits beyond obesity treatment

Japan reports season’s 1st 'highly' pathogenic avian influenza case
22.10.2025

Japan reports season’s 1st 'highly' pathogenic avian influenza case

459,000 hens being culled at infected poultry farm in northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido

Taiwan imposes strict health measures after African swine fever outbreak
22.10.2025

Taiwan imposes strict health measures after African swine fever outbreak

Over 195 pigs culled after virus infects farm in Taichung city, according to authorities

Men’s brains age faster than women’s, but that may not explain Alzheimer’s gap, study finds
22.10.2025

Men’s brains age faster than women’s, but that may not explain Alzheimer’s gap, study finds

Researchers' findings do not explain why women are still more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease