A comprehensive review of 672 studies questions the effectiveness of air-cleaning technologies like HEPA filters and UV lights in reducing human infections of respiratory viruses, highlighting that most research is lab-based and lacks real-world health outcome data, with concerns about potential harmful emissions from some devices.
A new review downplays the severity of antidepressant withdrawal effects, relying on short-term, industry-funded studies, despite evidence showing long-term users face significant, often severe, withdrawal symptoms that can last for months, highlighting a potential underestimation of the risks associated with long-term antidepressant use.
A review of research involving nearly 10 million people has found a direct link between consuming ultra-processed foods and over 30 health conditions, including heart disease, anxiety, and early death. These foods, which make up a significant portion of daily energy intake in the U.S., are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, diabetes, and obesity. The study's findings have prompted calls for U.N. agencies and member states to develop a framework on ultra-processed foods, similar to a treaty on tobacco control, and may lead to dietary guidelines in the U.S. warning against their consumption.
Prof. Guangcan Guo’s team from CAS and USTC published a research review on quantum teleportation, highlighting its importance in quantum communication and computing. The team’s advancements include creating a high-fidelity 32-dimensional quantum entanglement and its successful transmission over long distances, with the paper also discussing quantum technology’s future practical development.