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Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1759+ words) For years, the story of heart health has been framed as a battle between good and bad. In one corner: HDL (high-density lipoprotein), the heroic "good" cholesterol that helps clear your arteries and keep things flowing. In the other: LDL…...
Something "unprecedented" is now happening to Earth"s rotation, scientists say
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (807+ words) Climate change is slowing Earth's spin " and there's nothing quite like it in 3. 6 million years Every day, without you noticing, Earth is taking slightly longer to complete its rotation. The shift is only measured in fractions of a millisecond, but…...
The cholesterol-lowering supplement you might be taking without realising
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1332+ words) Research shows that garlic affects your lipid health as well as your taste buds. But how you take it plays a big role in how well it works Garlic has quite the reputation. For many cooks, it's the go-to addition…...
Why the worst foods for weight gain aren't what you think
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (16+ words) BBC Science Focus Magazine...
The biggest lie we've been told about processed food
4+ week, 1+ day ago (316+ words) Ancient food preservation and processing techniques have helped humans to survive for thousands of years....
Jaw-dropping new NASA photo shows the full power of a supermassive black hole
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (237+ words) The new image reveals why the "squid galaxy" is so bright A new image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope has shed new light on one of the Universe"s most luminous views. Nicknamed the Squid Galaxy, Messier 77 (M77)"s…...
More than a billion birds die each year after colliding with US buildings. Here's why
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (173+ words) How many birds fly into buildings? You may be surprised to learn it's a very high number each year, higher than previous estimates Birds often collide with buildings because they have difficulty distinguishing glass from open air, mistaking reflected sky…...
What your handwriting could reveal about your dementia risk
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (468+ words) When a group of older adults in Portugal completed writing tests, scientists found a link between how they wrote and their brain health The speed and complexity of your handwriting could be an indicator of your brain health, according to…...
New issue: Inside a Black Hole
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (132+ words) Climate change is causing devastating wildfires and things could be about to get worse" for all of us. New research is revealing the importance of physical contact, and how not having it affects our health and wellbeing (but it's good…...
5 everyday habits linked to better long-term health
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (374+ words) 'Healthspan' is the new lifespan Living longer hasn't ever been about avoiding disease or doing HIIT training every day. As technology develops, scientists are increasingly interested in how the body develops over time. Where before the focus lay in simply…...