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Evolution in medicine - Part II

A well-photographed Hydra on dark ground. Basically immortal: a medical dream - Hydra Image; Credit: © Shutterstock Evolution in medicine - Part II When we age, it seems we struggle...

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Evolution in medicine - Part I

Credit: © Shutterstock Medical and epidemiological research need to connect with evolutionary advances in order to improve their approach to certain areas, according to informed sources. There are so many...

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Eating chocolate may help men prevent strokes

Chocolate Image; Credit: © Shutterstock Men could help prevent strokes just by regularly eating chocolate, a new study suggests. Consuming just a moderate amount of chocolate every week could help...

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Scientists learn what to eat to keep out heat

Eating ice-cream in summer; Credit: © Shutterstock American scientists will today learn about the best foods to eat to keep cool. Delegates attending the American Chemical Society's (ACS) National Meeting...

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Tai Chi helps COPD sufferers, says report

Thai Chi; Credit: © Shutterstock Tai Chi can be an effective exercise therapy for those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says new report. The study, published online today...

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World Hepatitis Day - 28th July

World Hepatitis Day 2012 - Inflammation of the liver; Credit: © Shutterstock World Hepatitis Day was first launched in 2008 by the World Hepatitis Alliance. Since then it has received...

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Ursolic acid found in apple peel may help fight obesity

Apple peel; Credit: © Shutterstock A secret weapon that could help reduce obesity has been found in apple peel. Ursolic acid can partly protect against being greatly overweight, a study...

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'Fatness' threat to global environmental sustainability

Global obesity image; Credit: © Shutterstock The combined weight of adult humans is 287 million tonnes, researchers estimate. Around 15 million tonnes of that from overweight adults and 3.5 million...

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Thermal human images tell if you're HOT or not!

Social contact, facial temperatures and possible 'hot or not' attraction - Social interaction; Credit: © Shutterstock Thermal imaging is often used in warfare, law enforcement and satellite technology but now...

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