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Scientists identify rare genetic mutation that dramatically raises risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers (opens the original)
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Scientists have identified an inherited genetic mutation that greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, even in people who have never smoked. The mutation involves the EGFR gene, which helps control cells' growth, division and survival. People who had never smoked and who had the genetic mutation — called EGFR T790M — were 62 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers without the mutation, according to the new study, published Thursday (Sept. 17) in the journal Science. By compari
Does estrogen protect against dementia? And if so, who should take it? (opens the original)
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In women's reproductive years, their brains are exposed to high levels of sex hormones, and their neurons may come to depend on those hormones to function optimally. But leading up to and after menopause, the ovaries produce far less estrogen and progesterone, raising concerns that this drop in hormones may contribute to women's dementia risk. "We think that the loss of those hormones at menopause renders those neurons more vulnerable to age-related cellular decline and pathologies like Alzheime
Why do cats lick each other? (opens the original)
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In a multicat household, it's common to see one cat licking another. When some people see this behavior, known as allogrooming ("allo" means "another individual"), they assume it's a sign of friendship. But is that really the case? Are there hidden, more complex reasons for why cats lick each other? While research into allogrooming is ongoing, scientists have suggested different explanations for why cats lick each other, including some social reasons and some more practical ones. The historical
Severe COVID-19 may wake up dormant viruses and lead to lasting physical disability, study finds (opens the original)
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A severe case of COVID-19 can "reawaken" dormant viruses in the body, even in people with otherwise healthy immune systems, a new study finds. These reactivated viruses include Epstein-Barr virus (the "mono" virus, or EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and anelloviruses. That final group of viruses can be found in the vast majority of people, but they have never been definitively shown to cause human disease. However, in this study, the reactivation of these seemingly benign
What's the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? (opens the original)
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Yams and sweet potatoes are often confused, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably in the U.S. However, they're two different crops. So what sets them apart? The differences lie mainly in these vegetables' classifications, plant growth, and nutritional profiles, experts told Live Science. Despite both growing underground and appearing somewhat similar, "Botanically, sweet potatoes and yams are not closely related, as they belong to different plant families," said Phillip Wadl, a resear
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