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Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine discovered that they can block inflammation in mice with a
No evidence that sexbots reduce harms to women and children
“Sexbots” – sexualised robots that have realistic human characteristics – are no longer a thing of science fiction. They can
Urine smells like sulfur: 11 causes and treatment
There are many different causes of foul-smelling urine, and most are no cause for concern. Getting rid of the sulfur
Study links short and long sleep durations with excess heart age
Preliminary results from a new study show that excess heart age (EHA) appeared to be lowest among adults who reported
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level test: High and low levels
Slightly irregular ALP levels are usually no cause for concern. However, severely abnormal levels can signify a severe underlying medical
Swabbing cesarean-born babies with vaginal fluids potentially unsafe and unnecessary
The increasingly popular practice of ‘vaginal seeding’—in which cesarean-delivered babies are immediately swabbed with the mother’s vaginal fluids—is declared unjustified
Vaping and COPD: Is it okay or can it cause more problems?
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is caused primarily by exposure to cigarette smoke. The condition affects approximately 30 million
Colorectal cancer: Symptoms, treatment, risk factors, and causes
The American Cancer Society estimate that about 1 in 21 men and 1 in 23 women in the United States
Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link
Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta’s critical role in the nature versus nurture debate