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Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston have found that males who watch 20 or more hours of television per week may actually be turning their mighty “little swimmers” into lazy couch potatoes. The study discovered that avid TV watchers have half the sperm count—compared to men who watch no, or very […]
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When it comes to alcohol and drug addictions, one would believe that public shaming would be a good deterrent. However, findings from a UBC study say differentsay that shame can actually increase the risk of addiction relapse. During the study, psychologists from the University of British Columbia examined the body language of problem drinkers to […]
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A once-promising new drug developed out of Oxford University to help protect babies against tuberculosis has been deemed ineffective, according to a new study in South Africa. Considered the world’s most advanced tuberculosis vaccine, MVA85A was created to improve protection from the existing tuberculosis vaccine BCG which is often given to infants. Doctors are disappointed […]
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Health Canada announced this week that is has started a review of the oral contraceptive, Diane-35, after France’s decision to ban the medication. The decision to ban the birth control pill in France was made after the deaths of four women, which were believed to be caused by the drug. Each of the four women […]
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Durex, the popular contraceptive manufacturer has introduced a condom delivery service in Dubai, in United Arab Emirates. So if you need a rubber quickly delivered to your doorstep, SOS Condoms (a subsidiary of Durex and Buzzman Middle East) will have it to you within the hour. Dubai is known for its often liberal outlook, even […]
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