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The secret to long life is ... fasting
Fasting for some alternate days can help people live longer, healthier lives, US scientists have said.
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Protein has the ability to burn body fat
A group of scientists from Kyoto University discovered a protein called GPR120 on February 20, capable of burning fat deposits. from meals with excess protein and fat.
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Transplantation of biological eye tissue helps blind people see
This is the first time scientists have carried out the experiment of transplanting simulated biological eye tissue on blind people in Australia in early 2013.
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Find the cause of serious diseases
Scientists of human gene mapping have discovered in human bodies about 20 genes and completely activated, opening new research directions on human genome.
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The risk of intestinal infection is caused by stomach acid inhibitors
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some stomach acid inhibitors lead to an increased risk of serious intestinal bacterial infections for users.
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Cadmium is dangerous for children like mercury
The source of Cadmium (Cd) in the environment is increasing due to the development of the mining, metallurgy and farmland industry. Some foods contain Cd in very small a…
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Raise blood vessels
Experts have come up with a more effective way to raise blood vessels in the heart and limbs, an important step in treating heart disease.
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Discover the immune system against the spread of HIV
Recent studies have shown that immune cells, also known as dendritic cells, contain proteins that are able to counter the spread of HIV called SAMHD1.
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Bathing in cold water after exercise can cause more harm
Cold showers after exercise can relieve muscle aches, but experts at the Cochrane Center (UK) warn this action may be more harmful.
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Found a sample of hepatitis C vaccine
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada has announced that a vaccine strain has been found to be able to fight almost all hepatitis C viruses, which h…
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Japan has found a way to cure Parkinson's disease
A research team from the University of Kyoto Medical Institute, Japan, led by Associate Professor Jyun Takahasi, announced the good news for people with Parkinson's dise…
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The girl has no memories of the past
Jess Lydon, 19, used to be a promising student in performing arts. However, the bright prospect collapsed when Jess was diagnosed with Susac's syndrome after several fai…
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Good swimming for people with high blood pressure
Participating in swimming can help older people maintain stable blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, a study in the journal Cardiology, USA.
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Eating a lot is more prone to dementia
A new US study found that people who ate a high intake of 2,100-6,000 calories a day could increase their risk of dementia twice as much as those with a reasonable diet…
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Add bad news to obese people
According to research by scientists at Stony Brook University (USA), the heaviest people often suffer the most pain.