‘Junk DNA’ is a double-edged sword, and the good side has anti-cancer potential
Rochester biologists show how selfish genetic elements that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells. Selfish
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Standing on one leg is a sign of good health, and practicing is good for you, too
Research shows that people’s ability to stand on one leg is an indicator of health and that getting better at
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Climate change is harming children’s mental health, and this is just the start
With record-breaking heat waves, wildfires and floods, 2021 may be the year we finally wake up to climate change. According
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When IS the ideal time to have your flu jab?
When IS the ideal time to have your flu jab? Bookings have already started, but some medics are now asking
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COVID-19 testing at home is both possible and reliable. Here’s what you need to know.
Remember when a COVID-19 diagnostic test meant waiting in your car for a nurse wearing head-to-toe PPE to shove a
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What Is A Dopamine Detox And How Does It Work?
insta_photos/Shutterstock By Reecha Kulkarni/Sept. 7, 2021 4:55 pm EDT Every day, we succumb to the powers of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that
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Post-bariatric hypoglycemia is a silent danger after surgery
A serious side effect of weight-loss surgery can take more than a year to appear. Vanessa Hurta is spreading the
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This Is How Long A Cold Should Last
Between the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the start of flu season and seemingly never-ending allergy season, these days it’s likely a
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Why Gossiping Is Actually Great For Your Brain Health
fizkes/Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/Aug. 24, 2021 4:57 pm EDT People thrive on socializing with each other and interacting with other people.
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Digital health is a vital tool: How to make it more sustainable
The pandemic has shown us the extraordinary potential of digital health to fight global health inequalities by providing expanded access
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