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How a 16th century Italian anatomist came up with the word 'placenta': It reminded him of a cake
Ever wondered where the placenta got its name?
Sep 19, 2023
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Medications
Can this diabetes drug really slow aging, curb weight gain, reduce dementia? What's behind the metformin craze?
Is an ancient compound the new "wonder drug"?
Jan 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Helminth infections common in Medieval Europe, grave study finds
Although helminth infections—including tapeworms and roundworms—are among the world's top neglected diseases, they are no longer endemic in Europe. However, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases report ...
Aug 27, 2020
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A new approach to old questions surrounding the Second Plague
When many moderns think of the plague, the uproarious "Bring Out Your Dead" skit by Monty Python probably comes to mind. But in medieval Europe, the Second Plague Pandemic was no laughing matter: it was a particularly deadly ...
Health
New law reignites debate over Germany's 'baby hatch'
Germany's "baby hatches", where women can safely leave their unwanted newborn, have come under fire as the government pushes a new law to guarantee a child the right to eventually know its mother's identity.
Jun 1, 2013
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Plague in Kazakhstan
Researchers are exploring the dynamics of plague in the wild in Kazakhstan to understand where it is and what is happening when it seems to disappear. The aim is to develop a cost-effective and accurate early warning system ...
Mar 13, 2012
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