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What Your Saliva Reveals About Heart Health

Aug 31, 2026 02:13PM ● By Daralyn Chase

New chairside saliva testing can help detect active gum inflammation earlier, offering valuable insight into risks that may extend beyond oral health. Research links gum disease and chronic inflammation with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other serious health conditions. Regular dental visits, saliva testing and greater collaboration between dental and medical providers can support a more proactive, whole-body approach to health.

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Largest Integrated Health Database

Aug 31, 2026 08:15AM

The NIH All of Us program now includes health data from more than 747,000 Americans, creating an unusually diverse resource for studying genes, lifestyle and environment.

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The Decrease in Peanut Allergies

Aug 31, 2026 08:14AM

Peanut allergies in young children fell after early peanut introduction became standard guidance, reinforcing evidence that early exposure can build immune tolerance.

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Microbiome Effects on Colorectal Cancer Risk

Aug 31, 2026 08:13AM

Gut microbiome changes may persist years after precancerous colon polyps are removed, with diet and physical activity potentially influencing colorectal cancer risk.

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Black Chokeberry and Bee Pollen for Athletes

Aug 31, 2026 08:12AM

A small study found black chokeberry and bee pollen increased antioxidant capacity in combat athletes, though other health and performance markers did not change.

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Microplastics Linked to Heart Disease

Aug 31, 2026 08:11AM

New research found micro- and nanoplastics more often in the blood of heart attack patients, adding to concerns about pollution and cardiovascular health.

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Nature-Inspired Membranes Pave Way for Cleaner Industry

Aug 31, 2026 08:04AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Nature-inspired crystalline membranes could make industrial separation far more efficient while cutting energy use, water demand and chemical waste.

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Ancient DNA Reveals Koalas’ Path to Survival

Aug 31, 2026 08:03AM

Ancient DNA suggests today’s eastern Australian koalas descended from one population that survived a near-extinction event about 100,000 years ago.

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Using Math To Solve Wordle

Aug 31, 2026 08:02AM

A Binghamton University team used information theory and Shannon entropy to build a Wordle strategy that reportedly solved puzzles 99 percent of the time.

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Global Action Needed to Face Deadly Heatwave Crisis

Aug 31, 2026 08:01AM

A new climate report warns heat-related deaths could rise sharply by 2050, with lower-income countries facing the greatest risks without stronger adaptation.

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