Sneaky virus 'goes easy on women to infect kids'
At least one kind of virus has become less lethal when targeting a woman to ensure she does not die before it can infect her offspring, according to a study released Tuesday.
Dec 13, 2016
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At least one kind of virus has become less lethal when targeting a woman to ensure she does not die before it can infect her offspring, according to a study released Tuesday.
Dec 13, 2016
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A team of scientists has discovered a mechanism that controls feeding behavior in mice by regulating the electrical activity of a few thousand brain cells. The researchers, from Baylor College of Medicine, South China Agricultural ...
Nov 9, 2016
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Hunger is a strong motivational force, with the capacity to curb rival drives states such as thirst, anxiety, fear of predators, and social needs, according to a study in mice published September 29 in Neuron. The researchers ...
Oct 3, 2016
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Breastfeeding longer is associated with better receptive language at 3 years of age and verbal and nonverbal intelligence at age 7 years, according to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics.
Jul 29, 2013
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The increasing production and use of antibiotics, about half of which is used in animal production, is mirrored by the growing number of antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs, effectively reducing antibiotics' ability to fend ...
Feb 11, 2013
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Some parents are concerned about the effects of genetically modified foods on their children's health.
Dec 11, 2023
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A new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as 4 years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared to when they are in a neutral mood.
Oct 24, 2023
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New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2–6 Oct) has linked infant formula and the early introduction of fizzy drinks with higher levels ...
Oct 1, 2023
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TikTok has increasingly become a space where people can find not only new recipes and dances but mental health advice. The app's massive popularity among young people has also spawned concerns that teens are diagnosing themselves ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Pregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Aug 25, 2023
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