It's often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins ...
May 6, 2022
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Countries where people have more trust in each other have been more successful in bringing down waves of coronavirus cases and deaths, a new study shows.
Jan 6, 2022
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The average height of European males increased by an unprecedented 11cm between the mid-nineteenth century and 1980, according to a new paper published online today in the journal Oxford Economic Papers. Contrary to expectations, ...
Sep 1, 2013
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-being of people affected. It causes a variety of symptoms including difficulty focusing, impulsivity ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Scientists have spotted an elevated risk of stroke in women who became pregnant after fertility treatments.
Aug 31, 2023
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Scientific knowledge, as measured by numbers of papers published, has been estimated to double every 17.3 years. However, it takes an average of about 17 years for health and medical research—going from basic lab studies ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied whether severe perineal tears—known as sphincter injuries—are reduced if the primary midwife has assistance of a colleague during the final stage of labor. The study ...
Mar 16, 2022
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To get through the COVID-19 pandemic, we need good information. One hugely important statistic is how many people have died from the disease in various countries. But it's notoriously difficult to compare deaths in this way—each ...
Oct 14, 2020
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Sweden's policy of allowing the controlled spread of COVID-19 viral infection among the population has so far failed to deliver the country's previously stated goal of herd immunity. Commenting on recent antibody testing ...
Aug 12, 2020
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Are we medically intervening in maternity care when we don't need to?
Aug 7, 2020
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