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What is hyperphosphatemia?

Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Excess phosphate in the blood is known as hyperphosphatemia. The most common cause is kidney disease, but other conditions can also cause phosphate levels to be out of balance. Phosphate is a chemical found in the body. It contains a mineral called phosphorus that occurs naturally in many foods. […]

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Influencers push ‘parasite cleanses’ but doctors say to steer clear

March 16, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Sarah Boden 3-Minute Listen Lucy Engelman for NPR Some wellness influencers are very worried about parasites. In online posts and videos, they suggest the organisms can be blamed for a host of symptoms — bloating, insomnia, food cravings, teeth grinding, headaches, among others. They claim that

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Shingles vaccine drastically cuts risk of serious cardiac events

by American College of Cardiology edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: www.kaboompics.com from Pexels People with heart disease who received a shingles vaccine had nearly half the rate of serious cardiac events a year later compared with those who did not get the vaccine, according to a

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Can science slow down aging? Q&A with geneticist

by Olivia Maule, Stanford University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Geneticist Anne Brunet explores what aging really is, how lifestyle choices might influence longevity, and the promising frontiers of aging research. Aging is a process that affects us all. But how many of

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Can ‘mini brains’ replace lab animals? Organoids are changing how scientists study disease

by Habib Rezanejad, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Three-dimensional organoids generated from mouse pancreatic ductal epithelial cells. Credit: Habib Rezanejad As a researcher, I still remember the discomfort I felt every time I had to sacrifice laboratory animals for an experiment. For decades, animals like

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What’s the purpose of dreaming? 

Dream experts have plenty of possible answers. Clarissa Brincat Published Jun 16, 2025 11:30 AM EDT Your brain never rests. Image: PM Images / Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We all dream — but why? As with many

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Why some people get motion sickness—and others don’t

When your eyes, ears, and brain don’t agree, it can mean bad news for your stomach. Laura Kiniry Published Mar 15, 2026 8:01 AM EDT “Everyone is capable of motion sickness,” says Dr. Kristen K. Steenerson, a clinical associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Image: Francesco Carta fotografo / Getty Images Get the Popular Science

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Drooling into your pillow could be a sign of a more serious issue

Sandee LaMotte, CNN Tue, March 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM MST 22 CNN EDITOR’S NOTE:  Check out CNN’s Sleep, But Better coverage during Sleep Week, March 8-14, or any time of year. The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow. As you awake with a start, you might

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We Asked 3 Dietitians What the Healthiest Peanut Butter Is—And They All Said the Same Thing Health

Laura Schober Oct 27, 2025 0 Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Credit: Sanny11 / Getty Images Dieticians agree that unsweetened peanut butter is the healthiest. Peanut butter is a good source of protein, fiber, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals. Dieticians also suggest peanut butter without added oils or salt. Peanut butter contains vitamins such as biotin,

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Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage.

What to know By Kristen Rogers Mar 13, 2026 2:39 Whether they’re hyping magnesium-based products like the “sleepy girl mocktail” or pink lemonade-like drink mixes, wellness influencers are adding to the longtime buzz around taking the mineral for sleep benefits. But do these supplements work? “Magnesium is actually an essential mineral that is needed for more than

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