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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
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Omega-3 Supplements Slow Biological Aging, Study Suggests
In a 3-year longitudinal trial involving participants aged 70 years or over, researchers found that consuming just 1 gram of omega-3 supplements per day slowed 3 out of 4 of the participants’ epigenetic clocks.
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How a Precision Gene-Editing Tool Addresses CRIPSR’s Teething Issues
The innovation, he says, could transform the way scientists measure and address genomic breaks in gene-editing systems.
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Eating Red Meat Linked With Dementia Risk
According to the researchers, replacing processed red meat with protein sources like legumes and fish may decrease this dementia risk by 20%.
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Kimchi and Your Health: The Good and the Bad
Kimchi is a dietary staple of Korean diets, and for good reason, according to research.
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Can Sparkling Water Aid Weight Loss? Researchers and Dieticians Are Still Split
Sparkling water can boost a person’s metabolism, contributing to weight loss, according to a new paper. This contribution, however, is minor and, according to some dieticians, may be negligible.
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Removing PFAS Pollution in Europe Would Cost €100 Billion Every Year
The hefty estimate comes from The Forever Pollution Project, a European research and journalism investigation.
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How Will AI Change the Food and Drink Industry?
In the food and beverage industry, AI is predicted to help automate food production, streamline supply chains and personalize consumer nutrition. But is any of this feasible?
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Another Weight Loss Jab? Soil Microbe Injections Prevent Weight-Gain in Mice
Just as semaglutide products like Ozempic revolutionize the world of weight loss treatment, another fat-fighting injection emerges on the horizon.
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A Morning Coffee – But Not an Afternoon Coffee – May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Coffee drinkers be advised: a cup in the morning may be safer than a cup in the evening.
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Fish vs Fish Oil Supplements: Which Is Better for Your Health?
To get some answers, Technology Networks posed these questions to Dr. Leigh Frame, an associate professor of clinical research and chief wellness officer at George Washington’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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