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WHO approves first rapid, accurate test for tuberculosis
According to an announcement on December 5, WHO said the test developed by the US company Cepheid is capable of detecting tuberculosis bacteria in sputum samples in just…
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The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.
Health
Diabetes risk can be reduced by 21% thanks to a type of chocolate
New research from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (USA) based on nearly 112,000 people shows some foods and drinks help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Health
Discover the political factor that keeps you up at night
New discoveries by a research team from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) promise to create a new revolution in the treatment of insomnia.
Health
The 'surprising' health benefits of jigsaw puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are not only a fun way to 'kill time' but also bring surprising benefits, helping you feel happy and clear-headed.
Health
'Disease X' outbreak, WHO and many countries take urgent action
A mysterious infection, dubbed 'Disease X', has killed 79 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bloomberg reported on December 7.
Health
Factors causing stroke in cold season
Low temperatures cause sudden high blood pressure, increased blood concentration, reduced oxygen to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke.
Health
New discovery: Human sperm swimming defies Newton's laws
Scientists have observed some microorganisms, including human sperm, moving in ways that contradict Newton's third law.
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The reason why you don't eat much sweets but still get diabetes easily
The ability to process glucose — linked to diabetes risk and many other problems — can vary greatly at different times of the day.
Cancer
What kind of bread helps reduce the risk of cancer?
Researchers from the University of Arizona (USA) indicate that consuming a lot of certain types of bread can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Health
Anti-seizure glasses for epileptics announced
Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham (UK) have just announced a prototype of special glasses that can block light wavelengths that cause seizures in…
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Hologram doctor - new solution for remote medical care
A Tennessee doctor has pioneered the use of hologram technology to diagnose and treat cancer patients in rural areas, opening up new prospects for access to high-quality…
Health
High-speed internet access is making us fat
A new study has found a worrying link between the rollout of high-speed internet and rising obesity rates in Australia.
Health
If you eat too much fat, drink this immediately.
British scientists have found an interesting way to reduce the negative effects of high-fat meals.
Health
Seemingly harmless habits that ruin your sleep
Bad habits can cause a domino effect, leaving you tired the next day and the days after, as if stuck in a state of perpetual sleepiness.