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Young brain damage if mother is infected with pesticides
According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences magazine, published on April 30, when a pregnant woman is exposed to pesticides, even moderat…
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Lemon juice can replace coffee
American nutritionist David Jokers says he found an alternative beverage for light coffee. It is limonad water, consisting only of lemon juice and white water. Tests sho…
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Which age women are easily pregnant?
According to a new study published April 24 by the non-profit organization Guttmacher Institute (USA), in 2008 alone, nearly 10% of unmarried women between the ages of 2…
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Beauty and risk of diabetes
Phthalates, commonly used in cosmetics, have the potential to increase the risk of obesity type 2 diabetes, according to research by Uppsala University (Sweden).
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Successfully cure baldness
Japanese scientists announced on April 18 that they had succeeded in cultivating rats for experimental mice by implanting hair follicles made from stem cells. Research o…
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Warning of sugar content in drinks
A recent study in the UK shows that most people underestimate the sugar content of the supposedly healthy drinks, according to the BBC. More than 2,000 people in the UK…
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See hot photos easily
The nucleus accumbens brain region (adjacent cores) is an area deep inside the brain, creating a sense of reward, pleasure, satisfaction and even addiction. Now, accordi…
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Nucleotic synthesis has hope in treating cancer
Through experiments with animals, Japanese researchers have discovered nucleotides that carry the genetic information contained in the liver to synthesize according to a…
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The prospect of treating Parkinson's by gene therapy
British scientists believe that the gene therapy they just developed may open up hope to cure the agonist syndrome - Parkinson's disease, which is affecting 4.1 million…
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Finding a way to help a paralyzed person can still be grasped
Scientists on April 18 reported using electrodes implanted in the lab brains so they could pick up balls with a paralyzed hand. Researcher Lee Miller at Northwestern Uni…
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Appendicitis does not necessarily require surgery
The use of antibiotics may be more effective than surgical interventions in the case of uncomplicated appendicitis, British scientists said. Every year, 7 out of 1,000 p…
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Strange disease: Just laugh is ... numb
Ms. Kelly Timson, 25, suffers from cataplexy, which causes her body to become completely paralyzed when deeply touched, like surprise, anger or even happiness.
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The new device allows parents to witness the moment they conceive
A new type of microscope allows obstetricians to observe the development of embryos continuously for the first 5 days of life, and helps couples witness the formation of…
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Serious poisoning because of seawater containing oil spills
BP's oil spill beaches now look cleaner, but scientists' research indicates another truth. Corexite combines with oil to form tar (asphalt). This material does not disap…