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Tag: Funanc1al Humor

Laptop running AI models projects a digital cell over a petri dish, with genomics/proteomics icons feeding the simulation—symbolizing “model first, mouse later.”

U.S. Computational Biology: More Simulations, Less Culture, Will Boost Drug Discovery & Leave Animal Testing… Stranded

Computational biology is moving discovery from culture to compute. With AI models, multi-omics, and cloud HPC, the U.S. market is forecast to grow from ~$3.5B (2025) to ~$9.5B (2034). Expect faster target ID, better trial design, fewer animal tests—and more drugs reaching patients sooner.

 

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A vibrant digital illustration blending DNA strands with running figures, cityscapes, and green landscapes — symbolizing how lifestyle, environment, and willpower shape health and longevity more than genetics.

Genes Are GenUinely Secondary; GenUflect Only To The Power of Your Will

Genes may whisper, but lifestyle shouts. 🧬 A groundbreaking Oxford study proves your longevity is driven more by your habits, environment, and stress levels than by DNA. From sleep and income to cigarettes and love, your choices are rewriting your biological clock — one salad (or donut) at a time.

 

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Colorful illustration of a person tossing away reading glasses while giant glowing eye drops hover above, symbolizing sharper vision and freedom from presbyopia.

Can't You See That New Eye Drops May Now Sharpen Aging Eyes in Just One Hour and Help Kill Presbyopia?

Presbyopia affects 80% of people over 40—but now, new eye drops promise to restore near vision in just one hour. Here’s what the science says (and a little humor too).

 

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Playful digital illustration of an older adult balancing on a tightrope with a cane in one hand and dumbbell in the other, symbolizing fall prevention and the fight against rising fall-related deaths.

One Thing That’s Not Falling: The Number of Falls — And That’s a Downer!

Falls are up, and not in a fun way. Here’s why — aging, meds, frailty — and how to fight back with balance, strong bones, and a few laughs along the way.

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Playful illustration of a worried man in a hospital gown holding a PSA test report, while a cartoon prostate sneaks into the background holding a stopwatch.

Prostate Cancer Rates Are Rising: Time to Update Testing Recommendations

Prostate cancer rates are creeping back up, driven by late-stage diagnoses. Experts say it’s time to rethink PSA testing — before it’s too late.

 

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Playful illustration of a bat in a crown holding a vaccine syringe, symbolizing satire on Covid, cancer, and cardiologist claims.

Covid Vaccines & The Royals’ Cancer: At Least One Cardiologist May Not Know Much About Cancer

A British cardiologist suggested Covid vaccines caused royal cancers. Evidence? None. Funanc1al looks at bats, bushmeat, coups, and credibility instead.

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Cartoon-style illustration of a superhero pill labeled “Baxdrostat” battling an evil blood-pressure gauge monster, while doctors cheer in the background.

Baxdrostat: A Potential Game Changer for Hypertension — And Yet Another Proof That Science Rocks!

Baxdrostat has doctors cheering — literally. The new aldosterone-blocking drug dropped blood pressure by 9–15 mm Hg in clinical trials, offering fresh hope against the silent killer of hypertension.

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Cartoon of a human heart sitting in therapy with a brain, while stress, anger, and bills loom in the background like villains.

Anger, Stress & The Brain-Heart Tango: Why Your Marriage Might Kill You Faster Than French Fries

Can stress really break your heart? 💔 Turns out, yes. Anger, hostility, anxiety — even weddings — all add to cardiovascular risk. We break down the science, the risks, and the surprisingly funny ways to protect your arteries.

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Cartoon of a person cooking in a kitchen surrounded by plastic forks, tea bags, and bottles that are crumbling into tiny microplastic particles floating toward their food.

Microplastics: Microscopic But Macro-Harmful (And They’re Freakin’ Everywhere)

Microplastics are microscopic but macro-harmful — linked to dementia, heart risks, and inflammation. From tea bags to Teflon, straws to seafood, they’re hiding everywhere. Here’s how to dodge them (with humor intact).

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Cartoon of a plastic water bottle sweating in a hot car, with tiny bacteria dancing inside like it’s a party.

Drinking From a Plastic Water Bottle Left in a Hot Car: Safe-ish, But Still Sucks

Drinking from a plastic water bottle left in a hot car won’t kill you — but it may disgust you. From bacteria buffets to rainwater rescues, here’s the funny (and slightly gross) truth.

 

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