NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For most patients with respiratory-tract infections, including those in higher-risk subgroups, it’s likely okay to delay antibiotics, according to results of a large meta-analysis with […]
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Statins: Can you mix statins and alcohol? Important advice you need to know
Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other […]
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See how the brain wobbles with each heartbeat in incredible new videos
New, incredibly detailed videos capture how the brain jiggles inside the skull as blood and other fluids flow through the squidgy organ. In two new studies, published May 5 in […]
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A low-cost, portable device that can apply non-invasive bioluminescent imaging technology in animals, humans
A biochemical reaction between an enzyme called luciferase and oxygen causes fireflies to glow and is considered one of the most well-known examples of bioluminescence in nature. Now, an international […]
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When You Wear A Corset Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Looks like the fashion trend for the 19th century is making a comeback. Yes, if you’re wondering, we’re talking about corsets! Thanks in part to our prolonged wearing of sweatpants […]
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Bioengineering approach for functional muscle regeneration
When trauma, illness, or injury causes significant muscle loss, reconstructive procedures for bioengineering functional skeletal muscles can fall short, resulting in permanent impairments. Finding a synergy in the importance of […]
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High rates of childhood obesity alarming given anticipated impact of COVID-19 pandemic
In some countries of the WHO European Region, 1 in 3 children aged six to nine years is living with overweight or obesity. Mediterranean countries have the highest rates of […]
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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Changes in your walk and vision could be signs of the condition
Coronavirus: Dr Nighat Arif discusses benefits of vitamins When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related […]
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How animals can help improve our mental health
‘Having a hard day. Send puppy pics’ is a common cry on social media. When things get tough, a cute dog, kitten, horse, or whatever your favourite creature is, can […]
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Clock is ticking for EU vaccine certificates as summer looms
BRUSSELS — As strict lockdowns are loosened across Europe and many EU citizens dream about holidays in the sun, the 27-nation bloc has yet to agree on how to quickly […]
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