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Researchers discovered that the gut bacterium Megamonas is linked to obesity risk by degrading intestinal myo-inositol, enhancing lipid absorption, and contributing to obesity	720
A study over the last 30 years finds that regular aspirin use is associated with the greatest reduction in colorectal cancer among high-risk individuals	602
Researchers have turned concrete from a demolished school building and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air into new blocks strong enough to build a house with, instead of making buildings from new concrete only	425
Serving a dip with a salty snack greatly promotes calorie intake: chips and dip together yielded a 77% greater caloric intake, and a faster total eating rate compared to the just chips, no-dip control	284
Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication typically associated with whole plant cannabis, and may even have some memory enhancing effects	216
Routine blood test results could expedite cancer diagnosis in individuals with stomach pain or bloating, resulting in a 16% rise in urgent referrals for previously undiagnosed cancer cases	216
Being concerned about happiness but not aspiring to happiness is linked with negative meta-emotions and worse well-being	193
A study found strong links between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts in teens with a history of depression. The connection was even stronger for those who reported alcohol or illicit drug abuse/dependence	178
The Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. Ff emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level than previously thought	140
The part of the brain in people born blind that usually handles visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern. This pattern in the primary visual cortex is said to be unique to each individual, much like a fingerprint	92

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