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Harm of smoking on hair and skin
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Harm of smoking on hair and skin

With the help of dermatologists, Dr. Nipun Jain and Sri Balaji Institute of Medicine (India) have demonstrated how smoking affects physical appearance, especially for sk…

December 14, 2018
Smartphone and tablet have a bad effect on sleep
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Smartphone and tablet have a bad effect on sleep

According to a recent study from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Science Institute in New York City, using a tablet or smartphone before going to bed can cause sleep disturba…

December 14, 2018
Technology to support vision
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Technology to support vision

Australian researchers have said that developing technology could support some eyesight for many of the 45,000 blind people in the country of kangaroos.

December 14, 2018
Human eyes 'unveiled' IQ
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Human eyes 'unveiled' IQ

Psychologist Idan Shalev of Duke University, North Caroline, USA and colleagues have found a link between the vascular system that provides oxygen and nutrition to the b…

December 14, 2018
New step in artificial pancreas
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New step in artificial pancreas

The success of an artificial pancreas test promises to free diabetics from the need to regularly check blood glucose levels.

December 14, 2018
The oldest man in the world died
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The oldest man in the world died

Jiroemon Kimura, the oldest man in human history, died at the age of 116 in the province of Kyoto - Japan in the morning of June 12.

December 14, 2018
Detecting the 6th layer in the human eye
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Detecting the 6th layer in the human eye

The textbooks in the field of ophthalmology always describe the cornea of ​​the human eye consisting of 5 layers. However, they need to be rewritten after the University…

December 14, 2018
Stress makes silver hair
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Stress makes silver hair

Previous studies have shown that stress affects skin pigmentation. A new study in the United States also found stress also affects hair pigmentation.

December 14, 2018
Track tumor growth through 3D technology
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Track tumor growth through 3D technology

Researchers in Sydney and Glasgow have successfully developed hologram (3D) technology to track tumors that grow and spread in real time.

December 14, 2018
G8 discusses how to fight doctors
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G8 discusses how to fight doctors

British authorities recommend that doctors limit the amount of antibiotics prescribed to patients to help curb the outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria.

December 14, 2018
Why can eating cheese prevent tooth decay?
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Why can eating cheese prevent tooth decay?

A recent study by the American Dental Institute found that eating cheese increased alkalinity in the mouth - neutralizing tooth erosion acid, thus reducing the risk of t…

December 14, 2018