Some of us may rave about our fast metabolism, while others have witnessed how it slows down with age. But how does the human metabolic rate compare to that of other mammals? It turns out, we humans ...

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Innovative Approach Maps Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain Nov. 25, 2024 — A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed. This innovative ...

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Slightly elevated levels of the toxic heavy metal arsenic have been detected in treated water sourced from the Waikato River. Science and environmental reporter Jamie Morton explains what it is ...

“We are confident that the drinking water suppliers are responding appropriately to reduce the level of arsenic in the supply by adjusting their treatment processes,” Taylor said. “We are ...

The Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora website describes arsenic as a substance found in rock, which in some situations “harms your health”. It commonly enters the body in food and water and ...

Nov. 26, 2024 — A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in British Asian people. According ...

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many women rely on prenatal vitamins to support their health Some prenatal vitamins lack essential nutrients such as choline and iodine Some contain harmful levels of toxic metals like arsenic, lead ...