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Category: 5. Health
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This tiny patch could replace biopsies—and revolutionize how we detect cancer
A patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles could soon replace traditional biopsies, scientists have found.
The patch offers a painless and less invasive alternative for millions of patients worldwide who undergo biopsies each…
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Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk
While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of…
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Emotionally Intelligent Men Are Choosing Better Partners; Here’s Why
Two young people are sitting on the riverbank in New York City. (Photo by Erika Stone/Getty Images)
In a dating landscape shaped by apps, emotional fatigue and shifting gender norms, emotionally intelligent men are standing out, and…
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Men Are Claiming Ozempic, GLP-1 Meds Are Making Their Genitals Bigger
Some men have been asserting on social media that their penises have grown larger since they started … More
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Face Tattoos For Stress? The Real-Time Biotech Wearable Trackers
San Ramon, California, November 22, 2019. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
New waves of skin-integrated wearables are turning our faces into dashboards and mental health into a real-time data stream. A viral headline…
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Veterans And Caregivers Heal Through Agriculture
Emily and John Emmons with their two daughters at Hoʻōla Farms and their beloved miniature donkeys. … More
“We grow farmers, not produce,” says Emily Emmons, founder of Hoʻōla Veteran Services 501(c)(3), d.b.a….
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A Protective Immune Mechanism That Shields the Gut is Discovered
Scientists have revealed a crucial mechanism used by the immune system to shield the gut during an infection. This work, which used a mouse model of intestinal worm infections, showed that the immune system…
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Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your…
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Road Deaths Surge And Black Families Suffer Most
Summer is the deadliest season on U.S. roads, and Black families face the greatest risk.
Cars have given me everything. And they’ve taken absolutely everything away from me. My relationship with cars is complicated, deeply personal, and…
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