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Study points to big surge in under-50 cancer cases

Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors.

Water-quality risks linked more to social factors than money

When we determine which communities are more likely to get their water from contaminated supplies, median household income is not the best measure. That's according to a recent study that found social factors -- such as low population density, high housing vacancy, disability and race -- can have a stronger influence than median household income on whether a community's municipal water supply is more likely to have health-based water-quality violations.

New cause of Alzheimer's, vascular dementia

Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.

Making plant-based meat more 'meaty' -- with fermented onions

Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi.

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Study points to big surge in under-50 cancer cases

Water-quality risks linked more to social factors than money

New cause of Alzheimer's, vascular dementia

Making plant-based meat more 'meaty' -- with fermented onions

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