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USAID helps protect equipment against bird flu
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USAID helps protect equipment against bird flu

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said on April 26 the agency provided US $ 50,000 worth of protective equipment to medical staff, laborator…

December 15, 2018
Nearly die with a free fall with
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Nearly die with a free fall with

On August 16, 1960, the world stood still when he saw the free fall back to the ground of US Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger from a height of 31.3 km.

December 15, 2018
Twins often live long
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Twins often live long

The twins are usually easily over-age 60, with a life expectancy much higher than the general population thanks to the deep emotional affinity difficult to separate.

December 15, 2018
How does stress cause you to age?
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How does stress cause you to age?

Prolonged stress will accelerate the shrinkage of telomere segments (protective caps at the ends of chromosomes), thereby shortening cell life.

December 15, 2018
Heavenly revelations in
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Heavenly revelations in

Foreign doctors and nurses participating in the fight against Ebola in West Africa are working 14 hours a day.

December 15, 2018
Strange immune system on human and animal mucus
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Strange immune system on human and animal mucus

In our bodies, the main function of mucus is a protective layer that keeps the underlying tissues always wet and prevents outside bacteria and microorganisms from enteri…

December 14, 2018
Bee venom can block HIV virus
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Bee venom can block HIV virus

Dr. Joshua L Hood and colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine found that toxins in bee venom can kill the HIV virus and not harm surrounding cells.

December 14, 2018
New use of saffron
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New use of saffron

Canadian scientists found that an important component in saffron has the ability to protect brain cells from diseases related to neuritis, such as multiple sclerosis.

December 14, 2018
What to eat healthy bones?
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What to eat healthy bones?

One of the best protective barriers, which helps increase bone density and strength of bones of all ages is a diet.

December 14, 2018