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5 health things related to your blood type
We can see that there are people who are very easy to gain weight, lose weight easily, some are very susceptible to petty flu ... Part of these causes is due to our bloo…
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New microbial reducing agent helps prevent HIV virus
Researchers from the University of Utah in the United States have discovered a new compound that sticks across the surface of the virus coated with carbohydrates (sugar)…
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Bananas are able to help prevent HIV infection
Scientists from the University of Michigan have discovered the useful properties of bananas that can fight HIV infection, the virus that causes AIDS.
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Sea cucumber - new 'weapon' against malaria
Nudibranchs (photos) produce a protein called lectin that weakens the development of malaria parasites. This can be seen as a promising new weapon in preventing the spre…
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Unripe cooked beans and rice can make you tired
We complain when the chicken is not cooked, but what about red beans and rice? Scientists have discovered how lectin, a protein family is believed to be a natural insect…