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Kindness helps prolong life
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Kindness helps prolong life

US researchers say that helping people in a real way not only makes you happier, but also protects your health and prolongs your life, according to UPI news agency.

December 14, 2018
Mental illness and smoking habits
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Mental illness and smoking habits

People with mental illness are 70% more likely to smoke, compared to people without mental illness.

December 14, 2018
He may die if exposed to nuts
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He may die if exposed to nuts

Boy Lucas Tomlinson (6 years old) has a strange allergy that could put him in danger if he comes into contact with foods that contain nuts or nuts.

December 14, 2018
Snake fear syndrome and treatment
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Snake fear syndrome and treatment

If you have mild-grade solid fear, you only feel nervous when you see large snakes or poisonous snakes.

December 14, 2018
Strange disease: Woman addicted to cat fur eating
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Strange disease: Woman addicted to cat fur eating

Ms. Lisa, from Detroit in Michigan state (USA) started addicted to cat fur 15 years ago. So far, the 43-year-old woman has been eating a total of more than 3,200 pinches…

December 14, 2018
Stress can be transmitted through the genes?
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Stress can be transmitted through the genes?

Thanks to the scanning of DNA in eggs and sperm of mice, the researchers found external factors such as smoking, dieting, starvation, mental illness and fluctuating chil…

December 14, 2018
Down syndrome increases the risk of dementia
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Down syndrome increases the risk of dementia

US and Argentinian scientists say people with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing other diseases, such as dementia, according to UPI news agency.

December 14, 2018
American soldiers lose their armored limbs
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American soldiers lose their armored limbs

Speaking at a press conference on Jan. 29, Brendan Marrocco, the name of the veteran, said he felt like he had regained himself after this rare surgery.

December 14, 2018
New method of treating diabetes
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New method of treating diabetes

An artificial pancreas, constantly controlling blood glucose levels, provides timely insulin, which is more effective than traditional insulin injections for type 1 diab…

December 14, 2018