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Fast bone speed
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Fast bone speed

Once an injury or fracture takes several weeks to several months to recover, severe cases sometimes take up to half a year. Therefore, the US Department of Defense decid…

December 14, 2018
'Strange journey' in the human body
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'Strange journey' in the human body

A scientist has designed a 'endoscope' capable of tracking the gastrointestinal tract to tell doctors all that happens without having to mobilize bulky equipment.

December 14, 2018
The secret of longevity lies in the gut?
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The secret of longevity lies in the gut?

It is often concluded that the secret of longevity is hidden in the 'health' of the heart and lungs, but now it is found in the intestine. At least in ... flies. But are…

December 14, 2018
Blood pressure should be measured in both hands
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Blood pressure should be measured in both hands

Blood pressure should be measured on both arms because the difference between blood pressure on the left hand and right hand indicates some health problems.

December 14, 2018
Create brain cells from the skin
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Create brain cells from the skin

Scientists pioneer in cloning technology have created brain cells from the skin, paving the way for better treatments for neuropathy.

December 14, 2018
Health check with microchip 'medicine'
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Health check with microchip 'medicine'

The new pharmaceutical program announced in the UK is part of a partnership between US pharmaceutical company Lloydspharmacy and US-based Biomedical Technology company P…

December 14, 2018
The brain begins to die after age 45
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The brain begins to die after age 45

Research by British scientists demonstrates that the aging process of the human brain begins not at age 60 as it was previously conceived (based on which the Multilatera…

December 14, 2018
Male sex hormones make women selfish
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Male sex hormones make women selfish

Livescience reported that Nicholas Wright, a scientist at University College London in England, and colleagues conducted a test to test the effects of testosterone, male…

December 14, 2018
The US recovered 1 million birth control pills
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The US recovered 1 million birth control pills

Pfizer is recalling a million boxes of birth control pills because of a product error. The amount of hormones contained in each tablet is not sufficient, increasing the…

December 14, 2018
Dizziness may be a sign of stroke
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Dizziness may be a sign of stroke

Temporary loss of vision, dizziness or strange taste in the mouth ... can be stroke warning signs that we often overlook.

December 14, 2018