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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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Iron supplements have often been used to help premature babies catch up after experiencing a deficiency due to pre-term labor but researchers are urging doctors and health experts to also focus on babies that are born just shy of a normal weight as they may experience the same health issues if not treated properly right […]
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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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Many women blame energy drain, irritability, and dreaded cramps on “that time of the month”. However, they might be adding asthma symptoms—such as coughing and wheezing—to the list of menstrual woes as well. The Norwegian study monitored spikes and dips in estrogen and other hormones levels likely to affect the lungs and breathing in a […]
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