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Women are more likely to be born when there are relatives nearby
Women who pass through labor have a close relative who will go through the war in a more convenient and safe way, compared to those who are alone.
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Agent Orange can increase blood pressure
According to the Institute of Medicine (USA), recent studies show that hypertension has increased markedly in US veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
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Lack of folic acid can cause depression
Folic acid, also known as B9, is often recommended in pregnant women to prevent fetal defects, especially spina bifida. B9 is also known to help protect memory and preve…
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Canada headache because of the aging population
The Canadian central data agency released the results of a 2006 survey, showing that 1 in 7 Canadians is over 65, and the number of retirees is already high.
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WHO: Food safety is a problem for every country
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on international opinion not to pay too much attention to China's food safety issue, but all countries need to strengthen contr…
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Tobacco changes sperm's DNA
According to Canadian scientists at McMaster University, smoking can alter the DNA sequences of sperm cells and these genetic changes can be transmitted to offspring.
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Living close to the major arteries is prone to atherosclerosis
According to German researchers, living near major roads is more likely to develop atherosclerosis. Dr. Barbara Hoffmann and colleagues at Essen University Hospital foll…
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America set up a working group on import safety
President George W. Bush has just formed an
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Pig streptococcal disease: Very easily transmitted through humans
Pig streptococcal disease (streptococcus suis) is a contagious disease of blue ear disease in pigs. This disease is very dangerous because it can be transmitted through…
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How good is Vitamin C?
If you don't run a marathon, you probably won't get much protection against common colds from a daily dose of vitamin C supplements, according to the most recent review…
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Medications for osteoporosis can overcome drug-resistant bacteria
US scientists say they have found a way to prevent drug-resistant bacteria from growing in current treatments.
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Anti-cancer genes may slow down aging
Protein p53 is known to have an anti-cancer role in cells. A Spanish study in rats has found that combining this protein with the Arf protein will slow aging.
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Identify the genes of
For the first time, research on the virus that causes AIDS is done through genetic analysis. Even this time, international scientists have discovered three genes that ca…
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The man shocked with the tiny brain
Instead of a normal brain, a bag filled most of the skull, but this man made the doctors wonder that he still lived perfectly normal, despite his condition.
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The world's largest Aids conference
The world's largest conference on HIV / Aids is taking place in Sydney, Australia. More than 5000 delegates will be introduced to a study confirming that circumcision in…