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A porcupine’s quills may be dangerous for those who get to close, but medical researchers have actually found that the creature’s quills can be used for several medical advancements. A collaborative team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston have found that porcupine quills can be used in […]
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An unfortunate mix-up at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis has shocked a new mother. Tammy Van Dyke had just given birth to her baby boy, Cody, one day previously when the mistake happened. Hospital workers put him in the wrong bassinette, and he was then breastfed by the wrong mother. Another mother had recently given […]
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Have you ever wondered why, when the weather starts to dampen and a chill fills your bones why you crave starchy, heavy, fatty, surgery, cheesy, rich comfort foods as opposed to the light salads and lean, fresh grilled meats of summer? Regardless of the obvious—a crisp cool salad does quite warm the laurels like a […]
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A Michigan State University study is cautioning against using multiple forms of media at the same time as it may lead to social anxiety and depression! The study surveyed 319 participants on their weekly multi-media (which includes a mixture of television, music, cell phones, text messaging, computer and video games, and web surfing) consumption and […]
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A recent study from Denmark has linked childlessness with higher death rates and instance of mental illness. Researchers found that death rates were two to four times higher among childless couples treated for infertility—regardless of age, education, income, health, and lifestyle. They also found that adoption tended to increase longevity and lower the risk of […]
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