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Links: Podcasts, Cheese, & More

Welcome, everyone! My partner and I are officially homeowners and we got to sign our paperwork in a haunted law office. Absolute perfection. We won’t move in for a bit because there’s painting to do and flooring to replace, but I’m feeling very emotional (in a good way) about the whole thing. The notion of not renting anymore and being able to customize whatever I want feels so freeing! The possibilities are endless! I’m also … Continue reading Links: Podcasts, Cheese, & More




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Links: Public Libraries, Lord of the Rings, & More

Welcome back, everyone! We’re having a string of warmer weather in New England and it’s really harshing my fall vibes. I also keep seeing photos or reels of people I know receiving “boo baskets.” Is anyone else familiar? It’s like an Easter basket, but for Halloween. And I kind of love it? I floated the idea by my partner and I was surprised that they wanted to exchange some. Their reasoning is that we’ve been … Continue reading Links: Public Libraries, Lord of the Rings, & More




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Links: Architecture, Genre Chaos, & More

Welcome back to Wednesday Links! Tomorrow is Halloween and wow the end of October really snuck up on us. Does anyone have any fun Halloween plans or just wants to share their fun costume ideas? Last year, I was a hot dog and plan to recycle the costume. But as an added bonus, I bought our little kitty Fig a matching hot dog suit. Feel free to take bets on whether I’ll be able to … Continue reading Links: Architecture, Genre Chaos, & More




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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.




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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.




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Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport

Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group.




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Dengue Risk Linked to Tap Water Access

Researchers report that tap water access in densely populated neighborhoods of Delhi, India, is a strong predictor of the risk of contracting dengue.





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Marriage Linked to Better Aging in Men

Highlights: Married men are twice as likely to age optimally Unmarried women age better than those widowed or di




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Childhood Cold Linked to Menopausal Hot Flashes

New research suggests childhood exposure to cold might be linked to a higher risk of menopausal hot flashes. This is due to increased activity in brown




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Link Between Herpes Simplex and Neurogenerative Diseases

Optineurin, or OPTN protein when present in the cells it restricts the spread of HSV-1, the herpes simplex virus type 1. The study finds a potential direct




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Link Between Genital Intercourse and Brain Function in Women

Increased frequency of genital intercourse/sex may be linked with better development of brains in women as per a study published in the i Journal of Neuroscience.




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Korean Scientists Reveal Links Between Sperm Quality and Mobile Phone Use

Mobile phones have brought the world closer and have made life easy during a very trying time. But those have their disadvantages too. They could have




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Air Pollution Linked to Brain Inflammation (and) Dementia Risk

Findings from a recent study indicate that prolonged exposure to air pollution in Denmark correlates with a higher risk of medlinkdementia/medlink.




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Oil and Gas Development Linked to Mental Health Risks

As the oil and gas industry rapidly expands across North America, increasing research has linked fossil fuel development to various physical and mental




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Extreme Weather Linked to Increased Gender-Based Violence

Countries severely impacted by climate change may experience higher rates of violence against medlinkwomen/medlink. Published in iPLOS Climate,/i




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Household Air Pollution Linked to Gestational Diabetes

As north India grapples with severe air pollution, a recent study reveals a concerning link between the use of solid fuels like coal, crop residue, and




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Use of Regular Multivitamins Has No Link to Reducing Mortality Risk

The evaluation of an extensive data from about 400,000 healthy American adults, who were monitored for over two decades, revealed that there is no link




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Caffeine Consumption Links to Better Heart Health

Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, finds a new paper in IRheumatology,/I published by Oxford University Press. h2Increased Cardiovascular




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Genetic Defects Linked to Enamel Malformations

In mice, mutations in Adam10 molecule resulted in severe damage in the structure and mineral composition of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hardest organic tissue found in nature.




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Link Between Mental Health Disorders and Oral Health Behaviors

During the 102nd General Session of the IADR, a study investigating oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported medlinkmental




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Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Tooth Loss in Postmenopausal Women

Kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste products from the blood. When they fail to perform this function adequately,




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High And Low Levels Of 'Good' Cholesterol Linked To Premature Death

Commonly touted as bgood cholesterol/b for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein




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Link Between Early-onset Alzheimer's and High LDL Cholesterol Levels Discovered

A new association between early-onset Alzheimer's disease and increased LDL cholesterol levels has been identified by Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University researchers.




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Eggs in Cholesterol Linked to Heart Disease and Death

The number of eggs people consume is linked to increased risk of heart disease and death, stated UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.




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Autism is Linked to Cholesterol: Study

Autism subtype arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development has been identified by researchers at Harvard




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High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,




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Hidden Dangers: 200 Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer

A team of researchers has uncovered nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, and cardboard, emphasizing




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Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia

An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified.




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Treatment of Breast Cancer Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging

A recent study has found that prevalent treatments for medlinkbreast cancer/medlink, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions,




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The Link Between Air Pollution and Rising Cancer Rates in India

Health experts warned of a rising cancer risk due to increased exposure to airborne carcinogens on National Cancer Awareness Day. Cancers of the lungs,




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From Gut to Brain: Possible Link Between GI Disorders and Intracranial Aneurysm

A potential connection has been found between certain Gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes and the formation and rupture of intracranial (brain) aneurysms,




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Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant

Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--).




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Genotype Linked to Short-Lifespan Affects 1 in 25 People

A new study found that 1 in 25 people had a genotype that is associated with a short lifetime. It disclosed that a pathogenic variant in the BRCA2 gene,




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Gene Dyrk1a Linked to Heart Defects in Down Syndrome Identified

Leveraging genetic mapping, scientists pinpointed a gene on human chromosome 21 named Dyrk1a. In the mouse model of medlinkDown syndrome/medlink,




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Harnessing Distant Genetic Links to Diagnose Rare Cardiac Disorders

Analysis of shared genomic segments, which indicate distant "relatedness," has uncovered undiagnosed cases of biLong QT syndrome, a rare condition




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Genes Shaping Human Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The human brain's extended development is distinct among mammals and is believed to enhance our advanced learning capabilities. Disruptions in this process




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Combination of Chikungunya and Zika Virus Linked to Stroke

Combination of two deadly mosquito-borne viruses may trigger a stroke, according to a new research study. The study is published in the iThe Lancet Neurology.




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Link Between Inflammation, Ill Health and Serial Break-ups in Men

Inflammation in men may be strongly related to years lived alone and/or serial break-ups, thereby indicating the heightened risk of ill health and death




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Is There a Link Between Heart Failure and Y Chromosome in Men?

It is now a little clearer why a condition that often occurs in older men, showing a large number of hematopoietic cells showing loss of the Y chromosome,




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Gut Microbiota's Link to Prostate Inflammation in Aging Men

New studies suggest that medlinkinflammation/medlink contributes to the onset of medlinkbenign prostatic hyperplasia/medlink (BPH), stemming from




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Investigating Echovirus 11: Twin Case Highlights Genetic Link

Recent case in Italy involving newly born twins infected with Echovirus 11 in France since the summer of 2022 reveals a close genetic relationship to




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Arterial Stiffness Linked to Hypertension

Arterial stiffness increases blood pressure via an update in insulin resistance but not via an increase in body fat, a paper published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine concludes.




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Sleep Deprivation Linked to High Blood Pressure

Getting less than seven hours of sleep is linked to an increased likelihood of developing high blood pressure in the long run. b medlinkSleeping/medlink




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Brain Mechanisms Links Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure

Nearly 40 million adults in the United States suffer from medlinksleep apnea/medlink, with over 30 million relying on continuous positive airway pressure




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New Study Links HIV Drug Abacavir to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Current or previous use of the medlinkantiretroviral drug/medlink (ARV) abacavir was linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events




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Risky Driving Habits Among Teens Linked to Cellphone Use

A significant link between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers has been found in a study led by Penn




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Genetic Links Between Brain Volume, Parkinson's, and ADHD

A groundbreaking study has revealed hundreds of genetic variations that influence the development of critical brain structures. Researchers examined DNA




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Long-Term Arsenic Exposure in Community Water Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart disease, even at levels below the federal




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Sleep Apnea Linked to Dementia Risk

Women with sleep apnea were more likely to experience symptoms or be diagnosed with dementia compared to men, regardless of age (!--ref1--). Investigators