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The sports supplement creatine may not be effective in building muscle, according to a new study from the University of New South Wales. Researchers and exercise scientists speak about the findings.

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1 week ago OpenAI’s models ‘memorized’ copyrighted content, new study suggests

A new study appears to lend credence to allegations that OpenAI trained at least some of its AI models on copyrighted content. OpenAI is embroiled in suits brought by authors, programmers, and other rights-holders who accuse the company of using their works — books, codebases, and so on — to develop its models without permission. […]

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1 week ago The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses

A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.

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1 week ago Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests

A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.

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2 w. ago ‘A Tiny Bit of Math’ Might Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests

Your average daily heart rate is a useful metric; so is your daily step count. Combining the two might be even better.

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A new study published in Frontiers in Computer Science investigated if placing smartphones just out of our reach while we're at work influenced device use for activities not related to work.

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A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.

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3 w. ago Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests

Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research is published in Injury Prevention.

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3 w. ago Diabetes risk lowered by eating one surprisingly sweet food, study suggests

Researchers found significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and pancreatic function in overweight adults who consumed mango daily in a new study from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found that participants experienced lower pain levels when viewing outdoor scenes.

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