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Researchers trying to develop advanced therapies based on neurons grown from stem cells hit a fresh complication more…
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Recently there has been a lot of discussion about whether you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day as recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council. I always felt this was a ridiculous requirement, since it did not make common sense. Of course, you need water daily to [...]

Constipation during pregnancy is never a good time. Early in pregnancy, constipation is caused by a change in your hormones which can make your digestive system sluggish and often uncooperative. Later in pregnancy, the constipation can be aided by the increased size of your uterus and the baby pushing down on the intestines and inner [...]

Fibres formed from pulped bamboo can be woven into strong, silky fabrics that wick away sweat, absorb harmful UV rays and kill bacteria more…
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The 12 step program has traditionally been based on Christian ideology but can be changed to meet each individual’s recovery needs. Of course, there are twelve levels to the program. According to www.12step.org, the steps are as follows: The first step is to relinquish power or powerlessness, in other words, the person’s life spins out [...]

The 12 step program has traditionally been based on Christian ideology but can be changed to meet each individual’s recovery needs. Of course, there are twelve levels to the program. According to www.12step.org, the steps are as follows: The first step is to relinquish power or powerlessness, in other words, the person’s life spins out [...]

Losing your ability to smell is a frightening prospect, and there are few treatments for the condition – now it seems an established asthma treatment could help more…
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Many believe that there are foods that can act as immune system boosters, while others believe that the simple act of getting sick and fighting it off is the best way to have a healthier system. There are a lot of conflicting reports, one day I read that something is bad for me and then [...]

Findings hint there could be many H5N1 infections going undetected in China, but plasma treatments raise hope of a vaccine more…
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Lambs have been found to contract the prion disease scrapie when suckling, so should we be concerned about vCJD spreading to breastfeeding babies? more…
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