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Study finds onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
Onions and garlic may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer
Mummy study: Heart disease was bigger issue for human ancestors than initially thought
Mummies' arteries were more clogged than originally thought
Green tea could hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance
Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Medical cannabis product approved for epilepsy
The EU has approved for the first time the use of a medicinal cannabis product aimed at patients with two rare, but severe, forms of childhood epilepsy.
Strip steak: Bacterial enzyme removes inflammation-causing meat carbohydrates
Gut bacteria employ enzymes to strip our cells of their Neu5Gc content so they can feast on underlying sugars
Plain Water Better Than Hand Sanitizer for Influenza A
Simple handwashing - even without soap - is more effective than many hand disinfectants for killing influenza A virus (IAV) in typical clinical situations, new data show.
The Lancet Digital Health: First systematic review and meta-analysis suggests artificial intelligence may be as effective as health professionals at diagnosing disease
But with only a small number of high quality studies to draw on, the true power of AI remains uncertain, and researchers call for higher standards of research and reporting to improve future evaluations
Vitamin D and fish oil show promise in prevention of cancer death and heart attacks
Upcoming presentation to provide updates on VITAL clinical trial showing mixed results of how vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids help protect against cancer mortality and myocardial infarction
Impostor syndrome is more common than you think; Study finds best way to cope with it
A certain type of social support is a major asset when facing impostorism
Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2019-2020 Season
Annual influenza vaccination offers important protection against influenza illness and its potential serious complications
Depression: it’s a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?
An expanded set of concepts for describing depression
Shoe-mounted laser to 'unfreeze' people with Parkinson's scoops €1 million prize
Helps people with Parkinson's disease 'unfreeze'
The Moon as a Fishing Net for Extraterrestrial Life
Its surface could, in principle, preserve the remains of organisms or even technology from beyond our solar system
Monkeys like alcohol at low concentrations, but probably not due to the calories
No support to the idea that human alcoholism originated from a predilection of primates for alcohol-containing overripe fruit
Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk
Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study has suggested.
World's first three-organoid system opens doors for medical research and diagnosis
Scientists at Cincinnati Children's use stem cells to grow connected, functioning set of miniature human liver, pancreas, biliary ducts
Headache After Childbirth Epidural a Red Flag for Brain Bleed
Women who experience headaches following epidural anesthesia during childbirth have a greater risk of developing intracranial subdural hematoma
Woman Who Ate 'Unusually Large' Amount of Wasabi Developed Broken-Heart Syndrome
The woman mistook a serving of wasabi for avocado.
Trial finds high-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread
Phase II, randomized trial data show targeted radiation sparks immune system response similar to vaccination
These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours
Parasitic fungi do not seem to develop resistance to the chemicals, suggesting new ways to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Why viruses like Herpes and Zika will need to be reclassified, and its biotech impact
New research reveals that the way viruses were perceived in terms of their architecture will need to be retooled
Analyses of newborn babies' head odors suggest importance in facilitating bonding
First to identify the chemical makeup of the odors produced by newborn babies' heads
Study finds age hinders cancer development
A new study, published in Aging Cell, has found that human ageing processes may hinder cancer development.
Transplanting poop can be beneficial―swapping vaginal fluids may be even better
Transferring vaginal fluids could "revolutionize" women's health, researchers say.
New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer
In study, test proved able to detect and localize more than 20 types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy
Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
The Pilbara's famous stromatolites finally give up their secret.
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with 'achievable' weight loss, say researchers
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission


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