Health
New scientific study: no safe level of alcohol
A new scientific study concludes there is no safe level of drinking alcohol.
Aug 24, 2018
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New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps
The horrific toll of the Holocaust, with its crimes against humanity amid the state-sponsored mass murder campaign that killed six million Jews and millions of others during World War II, has been scrutinized in numerous ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: who is most at risk of dying?
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases across 61 countries hit 86,000 Saturday with nearly 3,000 deaths to date, the profile of those most at risk of dying is coming into focus, experts told AFP.
Mar 1, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study of thousands of brains reveals tau as driver of Alzheimer's disease
By examining more than 3,600 postmortem brains, researchers at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota, have found that the progression of dysfunctional tau protein drives the cognitive decline ...
Mar 24, 2015
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Health
Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health
Amino acids have long been touted by the fitness and bodybuilding communities for their muscle building benefits. From ultra-bulk protein powders to lean mass-promoting snack bars, there's no shortage of products available ...
Apr 30, 2019
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Genetics
Human-Neanderthal gene variance is involved in autism
A structure that represents the biggest known genetic difference between humans and Neanderthals also predisposes humans to autism.
Aug 4, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
What do normal labia look like? Sometimes doctors are the wrong people to ask
Women's genitals are as diverse as our faces, as you can see in the Labia Library photo gallery. We are accustomed to some faces being accepted as "beautiful", and know that the standard varies across time and culture. We ...
Mar 1, 2019
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Cardiology
Heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain ...
Oct 10, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study of fasting and ketogenic diet reveals a new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors
Scientists at UC San Francisco have discovered a way to get rid of pancreatic cancer in mice by putting them on a high fat, or ketogenic, diet and giving them cancer therapy.
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Researchers unearthed more evidence that replacing butter with vegetable oils is not beneficial for cardiac health
A research team led by scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health has unearthed more evidence that casts doubt on the traditional "heart healthy" practice of replacing butter and other ...
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