Health
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New DNA test for Down’s syndrome developed
Researchersat Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have shown for the first time that it is possible to incorporate DNA analysis into antenatal screening for...
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Want to Prevent Colds? Have Sex Weekly
How many times have you heard or said: “Don’t kiss me. I have a cold.” It makes sense. Close contact spreads colds, so avoiding physical...
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Research of heart stents for stable angina highlights potential of placebo effect
Scientists at Imperial College London have explored the placebo effects of a coronary angioplasty procedure with stents for the first time. Coronary artery stents are...
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Researchers ID Brain Chemical That Helps Stop Intrusive Thoughts
Researchers have linked a neurotransmitter known as GABA to unwanted and intrusive thoughts. These findings could have a major impact on our understanding of conditions...
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Womb transplants could allow men to have babies, fertility expert claims
The first womb transplant into a transgender woman could happen imminently, according to one of the most senior fertility scientists in the US. Since Malin...
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This Woman Got Pregnant From Two Dads At The Same Time
An IVF mum has revealed how she became pregnant with her own child and a surrogate baby at the same time. Everything went smoothly until...
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CDC: American drug deaths skyrocketed in 2016
As birth rates in the US continue to decline, deaths from age-related diseases are on the rise this year, according to new quarterly estimates released...
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Sandra De Santos Covered in Thousands of Bubble-Like Tumors (Video)
A mother covered in thousands of bubble-like benign tumors says she has learned to love her appearance and is “proud” to wear a swimsuit on...
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Number of EU nurses coming to UK drops sharply, Report
New figures published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) today have shown that there were 1,678 fewer nurses and midwives on their register in...
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Report: Dental health better in the South of England than in the North
This latest report from QualityWatch looks at publicly available data on dental health quality. While overall outcomes have improved over several decades, there remain significant...
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‘Your bones affect your appetite too’, says new research
Our skeleton is much more than the framework that supports the muscles and tissues of your body. It also acts as a hormone producer. Mathieu...
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This Woman Got Pregnant From Two Dads At The Same Time
A woman who acted as a surrogate mom for a couple from China accidently gave the couple her own flesh and blood child, and was...
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Marijuana users have more sex, says new study
Smoking a joint may lead to more than just the munchies and a buzz. According to a new study from Stanford University, pot smokers have...