While pornography has been present throughout human history in various forms, such as ancient erotic art to more modernized motion pictures, research shows an increase in use over recent decades given the rise of technology and…
Category: 5. Health
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1,701 Pounds Of Butter Recalled Due To Possible Fecal Contamination
Agri-Mark is voluntarily recalling 186 cases or 1,701 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea … More
When buying butter, you typically…
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Genes in bacterial genomes are arranged in a meaningful order
Bioinformaticians from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and the university in Linköping (Sweden) have established that the genes in bacterial genomes are arranged in a meaningful order. In the journal Science, they describe that the…
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Researchers put glycemic response modeling on a data diet
If you eat a snack — a meatball, say, or a marshmallow — how will it affect your blood sugar? It’s a surprisingly tricky question: the body’s glycemic response to different foods varies based on individual genetics, microbiomes, hormonal…
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Trump Administration Reinforces Medicare Advantage’s Dominant Position
Medicare Advantage or Part C is an integrated (medical and pharmacy benefit) private insurance plan … More
Privately run Medicare Advantage plans will get a considerable boost…
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A shadowy market for weight-loss drugs has emerged online
In late 2022, pharmacist Joseph Lambson got an unusual call from a poison control specialist.
He said, “Hey Joe, I’m getting these weird calls about semaglutide.” According to the specialist’s calculations, people were giving…
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Memory manipulation is the stuff of sci-fi. Someday it could be real
In the world of Harry Potter, one’s memory can be manipulated with the flick of a wand. Albus Dumbledore reels wispy memories out of his head and puts them in a Pensieve. If he later dunks his head in that magical basin, he can see…
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New Vaccine Developed for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. It often causes rash, fever, headaches, fatigue, and other symptoms. Unless treated disease progression could lead to complications with the…
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Fill-in-the-blank training primes AI to interpret health data from smartwatches and fitness trackers
The human body constantly generates a variety of signals that can be measured from outside the body with wearable devices. These bio-signals – ranging from heart rate to sleep state and blood oxygen levels – can indicate whether someone…
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Immune Cells Predestined for a Specific Role in Infection
The immune system works to maintain homeostasis throughout the body. Various cell types and immune mechanisms work in concert to fight disease. Specifically, two waves of immunity orchestrate a robust immune…
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