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Pickled in 'cognac', Chopin's heart gives up its secrets
The heart of Frederic Chopin, among the world's most cherished musical virtuosos, may finally have given up the cause of his untimely death.
Nov 26, 2017
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Pediatric endocrinologist gives iconic 'Mona Lisa' a second medical opinion
Leonardo da Vinci's world-renowned "Mona Lisa" painting of Lisa Gherardini has captivated millions since it was created in the early 1500s, including experts in the medical community. For years, scientists and physicians ...
Apr 17, 2019
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Study shows loud noises cause fluid buildup in the ear and suggests simple cure for noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker or an ear-splitting concert, is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss. Research suggests that 12% or more of the world population is at risk for noise-induced loss ...
Nov 11, 2021
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There's no such thing as a vaginal orgasm, review finds
G-spot, vaginal, or clitoral orgasms are all incorrect terms, experts say. In a recent Clinical Anatomy review, they argue that like 'male orgasm', 'female orgasm' is the correct term.
Oct 6, 2014
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Lack of preciousss vitamin made Gollum a loser
Think kindly of the dragon Smaug. Shed a tear for Gollum. And give an orc a hug.
Dec 15, 2013
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Australia may intervene in surrogate baby case (Update)
Australia's government is considering intervening in the case of a baby with Down syndrome who was left with a Thai surrogate mother by his Australian biological parents, with a minister saying Monday that the child might ...
Aug 4, 2014
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No surgery for now on two-headed baby in Brazil: doctors
Doctors in Brazil said Thursday they have decided for now not to attempt to surgically separate a set of conjoined twins who have two heads but share one body and various vital organs.
Dec 22, 2011
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Yes, you can put too much chlorine in a pool
(HealthDay)—Before you take a dip in the pool this summer, be sure there's not too much chlorine in the water.
Jun 2, 2018
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Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA (Update)
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for his discoveries on human evolution that provided key insights into our immune system and what makes us unique compared with our extinct cousins, the ...
Oct 3, 2022
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Kidney transplant drug halves the early risk of rejection and allows less toxic treatment
Oxford University scientists have shown that a powerful drug given at the time of a kidney transplant operation not only halves the early risk of rejection, but that it also allows a less toxic regimen of anti-rejection drugs ...
Jul 28, 2014
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