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New study reveals: Why do most humans write with their right hand?

A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology offers an explanation for a question that has accompanied scientists for decades: Why are about 90% of humans right-handed.

Why do most humans write with their right hand?
An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing

Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows

Migraine (illustrative)

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds

Boxes of mifepristone, the first pill given in a medical abortion, are prepared for patients at Women's Reproductive Clinic of New Mexico in Santa Teresa, US.

FDA launches safety study of abortion pill Mifepristone with White House approval


Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging - study

One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.

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Croatian virologist treats her own breast cancer with experimental virus therapy

Publishing her findings proved to be a significant challenge due to ethical concerns surrounding self-experimentation.

 Breast cancer screening.

Global diabetes prevalence doubles since 1990, surpassing 800 million adults

India leads with 212 million cases, accounting for over a quarter of the global total.

 212 million cases in India. Diabetes.

Walking twice a day could significantly reduce bowel cancer risk, study finds

Study of over 86,000 UK participants finds timing of physical activity plays crucial role, but activity hours play crucial role.

 Walking reduces bowel cancer risk.

New nanotechnology enables non-invasive breath test for early detection of lung cancer

Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University used ultra-sensitive nanosensors to detect chemical changes in exhaled air.

 Lung cancer (illustration).

New study finds omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce cancer risk

Researchers found that higher blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of colon, stomach, lung, and other gastrointestinal cancers.

 Fatty foods.