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What happens if you eat onions every day?
Onions are commonly known for supporting heart, bone, and gut health, but there are more benefits than many people might be surprised at.
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Should I wear contact lenses at night?
Wearing contact lenses at night is a non-surgical myopia treatment that is being applied more and more widely today.
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Detecting a deadly virus that is spreading fast
Heartland is a mysterious and rare virus, found on ticks, that is spreading in several places. Experts warn the virus could create a potential wave of disease.
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Unknown human body part discovered: 'Tunnel' in the brain
Research just published in the journal Nature Neurosience has discovered tunnel-like structures connecting the human skull and meninges, as well as its unexpected functi…
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6 interesting facts about blinking not everyone knows
We blink about 10 to 15 times per minute and spend about 10% of our waking hours doing it. The blink of an eye happens in a split second
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Adorable study: 'Therapeutic dogs' relieve physical pain in just 10 minutes
A Canadian study found that therapy dogs can help people reduce physical pain, effects appearing after just 10 minutes of exposure.
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The familiar vitamin helps reduce the risk of early death
Research from a team of experts in the US and Israel found that folic acid (or vitamin B9) supplements can help reduce the risk of dementia and early death.
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DNA test method can detect many genetic diseases at the same time
Australian researchers have developed a new gene (DNA) test that can detect 50 different genetic diseases at once.
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Spider silk protein may improve cancer resistance
Swedish scientists have found a way to use spider silk protein to boost p53, a cancer-killing protein in humans.
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A series of harms to the body when you leave the light on to sleep
Turning off all lights and drawing curtains before bed can help protect your health, according to a recent Northwestern University study.
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Developing a 'breathing pillow' that helps huggers reduce stress
Holders tend to slow their breathing to synchronize with the breathing of the pillow, thereby feeling more relaxed.
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Why does looking at the stripes give us a headache?
One morning when you wake up, you are trying to choose the right clothes to wear, your eyes suddenly stop on the plaid T-shirt you like.
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What does sweat say about your health?
Sweating too much, too little or having an unpleasant odor are all signs that your body is having problems, requiring immediate attention and care.
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Suffering from a rare disease, the 10-year-old boy often feels hungry despite eating continuously
David - a boy from Singapore, was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (bulky eating disorder) which makes him always feel hungry no matter how much he eats.
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Good news for coffee 'believers': Avoiding cancer the key lies in temperature
Good news for coffee enthusiasts, temperature is a bigger risk factor than what is consumed itself.