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Which Supplements Do Older Adults Actually Need? Here's What The Science Says
NEWS | 15 May 2026
For older adults, however, the picture is more complicated. Multivitamins can be useful for older adults who eat very little or have poor dietary variety, but they should not be treated as nutritional insurance for everyone. Many older adults eat too little protein or avoid protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, or lentils. Expert groups commonly recommend around 1.0 to 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for healthy older adults. Blood tests may be needed, particularly for vitamin B12, folate, iron, and vitamin D.Evidence does not support universal supplementation for all older adults.

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Roots of Many Miscarriages Could Trace Back To Before The Mother Is Even Born
NEWS | 15 May 2026
A miscarriage can occur for a variety of reasons, but chromosomal abnormalities are a common factor. About half of all known miscarriages in the first or second trimester result from fetuses possessing too many or too few chromosomes. While age is a known risk factor, our understanding of the broader genetic context has been hindered by limited data, the researchers note. To remedy that, scientists would need to analyze a huge volume of genetic data from many thousands of embryos before pregnancy loss, along with data from their biological parents. "Our results demonstrate that inherited differences in these meiotic processes contribute to natural variation in risk of aneuploidy and pregnancy loss between individuals," McCoy says.

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Your Eyes Could Reveal Your Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
NEWS | 15 May 2026
Population studies in Singapore and the UK have now revealed that a person's risk of osteoporosis may be associated with how quickly their eyes are aging. The older the retina looked, the higher the risk of developing osteoporosis over time, even after accounting for major risk factors. "Retinal imaging may therefore provide a simple, non-invasive, and accessible way to support opportunistic screening for osteoporosis risk." Some studies suggest that signs deep inside your eyes could even reveal who is most at risk of cognitive decline or faster aging. Each standard deviation increase in RetiAGE was associated with a 25 percent higher risk of osteoporosis among this subgroup.

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A Common Nutrient Could Give Your Workout a Surprising Boost
NEWS | 15 May 2026
Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health – especially heart health. EPA and DHA are essential for the structure and function of cells, especially in the muscles, heart, and brain. Around 500mg daily of EPA and DHA combined is enough to support health and benefit exercise. Omega-3 supplements are generally safe, but some people may experience a mild, fishy aftertaste or upset stomach after taking one – particularly when taking higher doses or when taken without food. While a balanced diet should come first, omega-3 supplements can be helpful in keeping up with training demands when diet is insufficient.

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Your Cup of Tea Could Contain Billions of Microplastics From One Source
NEWS | 15 May 2026
That's about 3 billion particles in your average cup of tea, before you take tea bags into consideration, which have previously been found to release billions of microplastics of their own. "This study provides evidence that plastic kettles can be a source of daily human exposure to nanoplastics and microplastics, and that new plastic kettles release notable concentrations of these particles into water during boiling." Nanoplastics are even smaller than microplastics; this study measured both after successive boils using two different kettles and different types of water. The researchers found that they could reduce the concentration of plastic particles released into the water in two ways. Scientists aren't exactly sure yet, though having little plastic particles floating around our insides is unlikely to be beneficial.

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SPONSORED | 15 May 2026
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New UFO Files Suggest Something Strange Is Happening in The Skies
NEWS | 15 May 2026
The files detail "unresolved cases" where "the government is unable to make a definitive determination on the nature of the observed phenomena". A photo taken during the Apollo 12 lunar mission appears to show unidentified light in the sky, with the area of interest magnified. Over the past decade, there have also been multiple reports of unidentified groups of UAPs around US and European military bases. Some seem likely to be drones and others likely image artifacts, but there is a real group of genuinely hard-to-identify phenomena. It is far more likely that the cause of these incidents will eventually be identified much closer to home.

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A Silent Bone Condition Affects 40% of Adults. It May Warn of Osteoporosis.
NEWS | 15 May 2026
Around 40% of adults worldwide are affected by osteopenia: a loss of bone mineral density. It's estimated that more than 500,000 fractures occur annually in the UK due to low bone density. After this, peak bone loss gradually exceeds bone formation. Research shows that regular physical activity is associated with improved bone mineral density and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. These can include antiresorptive drugs, which slow bone breakdown and help maintain bone density.

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JWST Reveals a Hidden Structure in The Heart of The Squid Galaxy
NEWS | 15 May 2026
The Squid Galaxy – formally known as M77 or NGC 1068 – is the prototype galaxy of its kind, with a supermassive black hole blazing hungrily at its core. This is known as a starburst ring, and it's been well-studied in the Squid Galaxy. In 2022, scientists revealed that they had traced a high-energy neutrino directly to the heart of the Squid Galaxy. The 2022 study suggests that the Squid Galaxy could be a giant atomic particle accelerator. You can download the JWST images of the Squid Galaxy in wallpaper sizes from the ESA Webb website.

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A 481-Meter Tsunami Struck Alaska, And It Was a Terrifying Near Miss
NEWS | 15 May 2026
In 2025, the retreating South Sawyer Glacier in Alaska's Tracy Arm, a fjord near Juneau, triggered a large landslide. "The Tracy arm landslide and tsunami wasn't a disaster, but it was a near miss," lead author Shugar landslide and tsunami wasn't a disaster, but it was a near miss," lead author Shugar said in a video recapping the event. A small vessel in Endicott Arm, a neighbor to Tracy Arm, saw strong currents and changes in the water level. As Alaskan cruises grow in popularity, the risk from landslide tsunamis will only increase. Ironically, it's the retreating glaciers themselves that attract more traffic.

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The Earliest Known Dentistry Wasn't Done By Our Species
NEWS | 15 May 2026
A 60,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth left behind in a cave in modern-day Russia contains a deep hole that cannot be explained by decay alone. They may have known they could salvage an infected tooth if they removed the pulp and just left the rest. What's more, the tooth "currently represents the earliest known evidence of intentional dental intervention", the team writes in their paper. To prove this kind of tool was up for the task, the team attempted some Neanderthal dentistry themselves. "She drilled into her own tooth using a replica of [a] Neanderthal stone tool.

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400,000-Year-Old Proteins Reveal a Surprise Twist in The Human Family Tree
NEWS | 15 May 2026
From three sites across China, archaeologists have identified proteins in six H. erectus teeth that contain a genetic variant also seen in Denisovans, hinting at genetic mixing between the groups. H. erectus predates modern humans, but belongs to the broader human lineage from which H. sapiens emerged. One variant appears to be unique to these Chinese H. erectus individuals – it's never been seen before in any other known hominin, and may indicate a distinct lineage of East Asian H. erectus. Scientists have never been able to isolate a full H. erectus genome; the samples are just too old and degraded. Other recent studies have similarly uncovered traces of Denisovan DNA in modern human genomes, adding to our own genetic diversity.

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'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples Tested
NEWS | 15 May 2026
The 'forever chemicals' previously linked to multiple health harms really are everywhere: They've now been detected in 98.8 percent of 10,566 blood samples tested in a new US study. Technically, forever chemicals are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and there are more than 15,000 known to toxicologists. "By identifying these shared exposure patterns, the study offers a greater understanding of what widespread, combined PFAS exposure may mean for human health," Labay adds. Most samples contained a complex mixture of multiple PFAS chemicals. It's still not clear how much exposure to forever chemicals could be enough to cause us harm.

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PCOS Is Officially Renamed, After Decades of Misinformation
NEWS | 15 May 2026
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) should now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), according to a global science consortium. "The term polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has long been recognized as inaccurate and potentially harmful," write the team behind the initiative, led by Verity, a UK-based charity, Australia's Monash University, and the international organization Androgen Excess and PCOS Society. "For decades, those of us living with this condition have had to 'fight' for diagnosis, and even after diagnosis, misinformation is abundant," Lorna said. The 'cysts' behind polycystic ovary syndrome first received widespread attention when they were described by two Chicago surgeons in 1935. She recently told ABC News Australia that the term PCOS is "confusing".

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A Massive Volcano Destroyed Methane in The Sky, And Scientists Are Stunned
NEWS | 15 May 2026
Now, scientists have observed a never-before-seen volcanic phenomenon that may help researchers better understand atmospheric chemistry – and even inform future atmospheric clean-up efforts. A lot of human activity produces methane, and scientists are looking for ways to bring the levels down. When chlorine is paired with methane, this electron gloms a hydrogen atom, starting a chain reaction that ultimately unravels the methane into other compounds. When they examined the volcanic plume, the smoking gun was right there. The researchers estimated that around 900 metric tons (992 US tons) of volcanic methane were destroyed by chlorine oxidation per day, compared to an estimated 330-kiloton total methane output.