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The transgender man is pregnant
An Oregon man (who is a transgender woman) said he was pregnant with a girl. Thomas Beatie's first-person tale has appeared in the recent issue of The Advocate, a Los An…
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People of the future: Men are getting more and more
We all know that women live longer than men. But there is some good news for men: since the 1970s, the gender gap has narrowed. Now, a study was published Monday in the…
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The basic development process of cancer cells
Nearly 80 years ago, scientist Otto Warburg observed that cancer cells exhibited different metabolic processes than normal adult cells. For decades, this observation was…
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Large abdominals in middle age will increase the risk of dementia
According to a recent study, people with larger stomachs in their 40s tend to have more dementia when they turn 70.
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Artificial muscle heals itself
Scientists in California have created a kind of artificial muscle capable of healing and producing electricity. A part of research is being used in Japan to produce ener…
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Since 2009, there will be a
The National Expanded Immunization Program said that, starting in 2009, it will include the
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Hereditary anemia helps the body fight malaria
Children with a genetic disorder with a blood disorder called alpha thalassemia often produce abnormally small blood cells, a form of mild anemia. Currently, scientists…
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Vaccines prevent Ebola virus
One of the most dangerous diseases in the world caused by Ebola virus can be prevented thanks to American and Canadian scientists. They have successfully tested several…
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Preterm birth affects lifelong health
According to a study by Duke University scientists and Norwegian scientists, more than one million men and women, the health effects of serious and related premature bir…
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The blood pressure of happy people in marriage is lower than that of single people
People who are happy in marriage have lower blood pressure than single people with supportive social networks. Both men and women in happy marriages have 24-hour blood p…
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Hanoi vaccines against Japanese encephalitis for free
From April 18-27, Hanoi will give vaccines for Japanese encephalitis free of charge to children born on January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006, living in the whole city.
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China and Australia study breakthroughs on bitter melon
China and Australia cooperated to decipher the mystery of bitter melon - a traditional fruit that can be the main ingredient for a new type of pharmaceutical treatment f…
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Australia: Insulin cell transplantation for patients with type I diabetes
In recent years, insulin cell transplantation trials for type I diabetics have been successful in some countries, especially in Australia. This treatment can help patien…
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Embryos from people and cows maintain life for three days
The University of Newcastle in England has been the first in the world to create crossbreeds between humans and cows. This achievement was received by the medical commun…
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Blood of crocodile cure infections resistant to drugs
Biochemists reported in Louisiana today during the 235th annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, although crocodiles are still famous for attacks on humans and…