WHO warns overseas virus spread may be ‘tip of the iceberg’
The head of the World Health Organization has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people who have
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Kidney stem cells can be isolated from urine
Researchers from the Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine (ISRM) at the medical faculty of Heinrich Heine University-Duesseldorf
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Can crisps be healthy?
Can crisps be healthy? Typically low in nutrients and often high in salt and fat, it’s hardly surprising manufacturers have
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Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
Non-communicable diseases including heart disease, cancer and lung disease are now the most common causes of death, accounting for 70
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Identifying aquatic plants with drones could be the key to reducing a parasitic infection in people
For the majority of people on Earth, parasites are a fact of life. These organisms live inside the human body,
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: I used to be vegan, but it was so BORING!
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Forget the self-denial of Veganuary… I used to be vegan, but it was so BORING!
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'Muay Thai helps me release trauma – women must be allowed to be violent'
Shareefa Energy is a poet and lover of martial arts. She says Muay Thai and boxing has helped her through
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Diabetes and pregnancy can be a tricky (but achievable) mix
The number of people with diabetes is expected to increase from 463 million in 2019 to 700 million by 2045
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The empathy option: Digging into the science of how and why we choose to be empathetic
You’re flipping through the television channels when you hear the familiar beginning strains of a Sarah McLachlan song. You hastily
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Frequently sharing deeply emotional posts online may be a sign of a deeper psychological issue
When Kendall Jenner recently shared a series of emotionally-charged Instagram posts about her experiences with acne, the 24-year-old model was
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