Tag: Global and Health Briefs | Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley

Brain-Cleaning Mechanism Discovered

May 29, 2026 09:15AM

Researchers identify a new brain fluid drainage pathway linked to waste removal, offering insight into memory loss, Alzheimer’s and how the brain maintains long-term health.

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Curcumin’s Potential to Clear Cataracts

May 29, 2026 09:14AM

Studies suggest curcumin may slow or prevent cataracts through antioxidant effects, though limited absorption and lack of human trials leave its clinical potential uncertain.

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Potential Risks of Using Chatbots for Medical Advice

May 29, 2026 09:13AM

AI health chatbots show inconsistent triage accuracy, sometimes underestimating emergencies, highlighting concerns about relying on digital tools for critical medical decisions.

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Phthalates Linked to Premature Births

May 29, 2026 09:12AM

Common plastic chemicals like DEHP and DINP are linked to millions of premature births globally, raising concerns about everyday exposure and long-term developmental health risks.

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ADHD and Learning Disabilities Share Genetic Origins

May 29, 2026 09:11AM

New research shows ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia often share genetic roots, increasing the likelihood of co-occurring conditions while requiring distinct diagnosis and treatment approaches.

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Capturing an Earthquake

May 29, 2026 09:05AM

A rare video of a 7.7 Myanmar earthquake offers scientists new insight into fault movement, capturing ground shifts in real time for precise geological analysis.

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Origins of American Gambling

May 29, 2026 09:04AM

Ancient bone dice reveal Native American games of chance date back over 12,000 years, reshaping the history of gambling in North America.

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Ants on Caffeine

May 29, 2026 09:03AM

Caffeine appears to sharpen memory in invasive Argentine ants, potentially leading to more effective pest control strategies using enhanced bait systems.

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Greenland’s Ice Cap Melted 7,000 Years Ago

May 29, 2026 09:02AM

New evidence shows parts of Greenland’s ice sheet fully melted thousands of years ago, suggesting greater vulnerability to current warming and rising sea levels.

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