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A vaccine that changes the world
Polio was a nightmare for the whole world in the early 20th century, until the first vaccine was invented.
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Health
New birth control pills help women only have to take once a month
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States are currently developing an oral contraceptive method that must be taken only once…
Health
5 causes anorexia and the simple way to overcome
Proper nutrition is important for health at any age. In particular, the elderly tend to eat less due to the slowing down of their metabolism, making sure that they have…
Health
The link between diabetes and tooth decay
Diabetes causes blood vessels to gradually clot, leading to poor circulation of nutrients and blood.
Health
How to eat before and after surgery?
Fasting solid foods 6 hours before surgery, not drinking water before 2 hours and 24 hours after surgery can eat again if not contraindicated.
Health
Athletes are destroying their teeth for drinking too much energy
A new study has revealed that elite athletes have a high incidence of gum disease despite brushing their teeth twice a day.
Health
Sexually transmitted diseases cannot be cured
Sexually transmitted diseases are spread from person to person through vaginal, anal or oral sex.
Health
Contraceptive gel breakthrough for men
450 couples will apply this method to a contraceptive test within the next year.
Health
Ways to clean teeth without brush and toothpaste: how beneficial?
Most people use brushes, toothpaste and floss to clean teeth, but many parts of the world do not use them.
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Why are we vomiting?
Vomiting is a natural mechanism that helps purify toxic substances in the stomach to protect the body.
Health
Kissing can also spread HPV sex disease
Under certain conditions, kissing can facilitate the transmission of HPV-causing bacteria.
Oceanography
Killer whales can die from ... toothache
According to a new survey published in the journal Archives of Oral Biology, 29 killer whales in captivity in the US and Spain have dental problems.
Health
New research: Gingivitis may increase the risk of Alzheimer's
This study results as a reminder that people need to pay more attention to gingivitis - a disease that is easy to get but also easily overlooked.
Cancer
Reduce the risk of palate cancer thanks to dental floss
That's the finding of a study presented March 31 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual conference.
Flu epidemic
Why does belching make a loud sound?
How loud a loud belch is depends on a number of factors, such as how much steam from the stomach pushes up and how the esophageal structure of the person is.