Essex baby's spine 'repaired' in the womb
An unborn baby has had surgery on her spine while she was still in her mother's womb.
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Brain function of night owls and larks differ
The brain function of very late risers and "morning larks" during the hours of the working day is different, according to a study.
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Chemicals discovered which 'repair damaged neurons in mice'
New results suggest ageing brains can potentially be rejuvenated, at least in mice, according to researchers. Very early-stage experiments indicate that drugs can be developed to stop or even reverse mental decline.
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Entrepreneur Makes European-style Chocolate with Special Needs Youth
Sarah Dwyer has always loved chocolate. Especially caramels. “When I was little I used to like to squish all the ones in the box to find the chocolate-covered caramels,” she says.
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Every possible facility to be provided to increase exports of pharma sector: Kiani
Minister for National Health Aamer Mehmmod has emphasized on revitalizing the exports of pharma sector to boost the national exchequer.
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Cannabis use in teens linked to Main Cause of Depression
UK and Canada researchers said they had found "robust" evidence showing using the drug in adolescence increased the risk of developing depression in adulthood by 37%.
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Over one billion young people, risk irreversible hearing loss: WHO
Over one billion young people, aged 12-35 years, risk irreversible hearing loss from exposure to loud sounds such as music played on their smartphone, UN health experts said on Tuesday, unveiling new guidelines to help…
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Study: As Ice Melts, Greenland Could Become Big Sand Exporter
Greenland could start to export sand in a rare positive spinoff from global warming that is melting the island's vast ice sheet and washing large amounts of sediment into the sea, scientists said Monday.
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Insects are dying off at record rates — an ominous sign we're in the middle of a 6th mass extinction
Somehow, it's easier to be concerned about wolves, sea turtles, and white rhinos dying off than it is to feel remorse over vanishing bugs. But the loss of insects is a dire threat — one…
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Should You Eat Breakfast If You Want to Lose Weight
There’s a new study looking at eating breakfast and weight loss.
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CVS Getting Into the Dental Business
Companies are trying out dental clinics in their pharmacies as part of the “Amazon effect” to make services more convenient.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Cause Remission in Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers say a vast majority of patients lose weight and shed their diabetes diagnosis. Other experts urge caution, however.
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Hormonal Birth Control Affect Your Ability to Pick up on Social Cues?
A new study looked at women’s ability to read facial expressions while on birth control.
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First Congo virus case of this year reported in Karachi
First case of the year of Congo virus was reported in Karachi on Monday.
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