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Climate Change May Cause Severe Drying of the Amazon Forest

Amazon rain forest is in danger from both deforestation and climate change, leaving the forests at a far higher risk of drought than previously thought.

Stress Does Turn Hair Gray, and It’s Reversible

Hair greying, a sign of aging, is widely believed to be irreversible. A new study provides evidence showing psychological stress turns hair gray and the process of greying is, at least temporarily, reversible.

Red Meat Consumption Promotes DNA Damage, Mutation

Excessive red meat consumption causes genetic mutation increasing cancer-related mortality in patients with colorectal cancer, reports Cancer Discovery.

New Flood Forecasting may Avoid Disaster in Japan

In Japan, a new flood forecasting system may provide early flood warnings, give people more time to prepare or evacuate, and potentially save lives.

Intermittent Fasting ‘No Magic Bullet for Weight Loss’

A new study challenges intermittent fasting, also known as alternate day fasting or the '5:2', as an effective way to lose weight.

Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce the Risk for Opioid Addictions

Vitamin D deficiency exaggerates the addiction to opioids, increasing the risk of dependence and effects on human health.

Human Cells Can Write RNA Sequences into DNA

Mammalian cells can convert RNA sequences back into DNA, a feat more common in viruses than eukaryotic cells, a new study from Thomas Jefferson University reports.

Drinking Alcohol Reduces Chances of Pregnancy

Women who want to conceive should avoid heavy drinking. Even moderate alcohol in the second half of the menstrual cycle is linked to reduced chances of pregnancy.

Antidepressant Helps Fight Cancer in Mice

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, a class of drug commonly prescribed to treat depression might have another health benefit: helping the immune system attack cancer.

Men Who Avoid Domestic Task Earn More at Work

Married men who don't help out around the house, avoid domestic task tend to earn more at work than husbands who play a bigger role in home.

Stem Cell Transplants Benefit Some Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Patients with type-2 diabetes (T2DM ) can benefit from their stem cell transplanted if: T2DM duration of <10 years and a body mass index <23.

Mining-related Deforestation in the Amazon

Researchers examined mining-related deforestation in Amazon area and found illegalizing mining operations had little impact on the ecosystem.