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Antiperspirant Boosts Armpit and Toe-Web Microbial Diversity
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT
Rather than wiping microbes out, antiperspirants and foot powders increased the diversity of microbial flora in armpits and between toes. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Fed Up with Washington, ALS Advocates Consider ACT UP's Take-No-Prisoners Approach
Sun, 09 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT
Patients want drugs fast-tracked through FDA approval process
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How Does Insulin Work in Our Bodies?
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMT
What is insulin and how do our bodies use it?
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Is BMI an Accurate Way to Measure Body Fat?
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT
As widespread as the BMI method of body measurement is, the ever-growing consensus is that this one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed
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The Biggest Health Problem: Obesity
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMT
A sugary beverage tax is just a start, but it exemplifies the population-wide approach we need
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Preserved Poop Is an Archaeological Treasure
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT
Anthropologists found parasite eggs in ancient poop samples, providing a glimpse of human health as hunter-gatherers transitioned to settlements. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Biothreats, Real and Imagined
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT
We have more to fear from natural pathogens than from biological weapons
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You Contain Multitudes of Microplastics
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:57:00 GMT
People appear to consume between 74,000 and 121,000 microplastic particles annually, and that's probably a gross underestimate.
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"Flesh Eating" Bacteria May Be Spreading to Beaches Once Thought Off-Limits
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:00:00 GMT
The bacteria, which normally live in warmer waters, have caused infections in waters near Delaware and New Jersey
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The U.S. Needs to Tighten Vaccination Mandates
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT
Existing religious and philosophical exemptions endanger public health
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Aflatoxins in Nuts: Danger or Hype?
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:45:00 GMT
Some of the scary things you may have heard about nuts and aflatoxins are probably exaggerated. Nonetheless, these are not imaginary concerns
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Race Matters to the Health of African-American Men
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT
The recent, premature death of director John Singleton is a tragic case in point
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The Cannabis Culture Wars
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT
Engaging with enthusiasts and alarmists alike can take its toll on one’s patience
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Virtual Reality Might Be the Next Big Thing for Mental Health
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT
The technology holds vast potential for insights into the workings of human brains
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Russian Biologist Plans More CRISPR-Edited Babies
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMT
The proposal follows a Chinese scientist who claimed to have created twins from edited embryos last year
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Racism Is Literally Bad for Our Health
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT
We must change the attitudes, practices and policies that disadvantage some racial and ethnic populations
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FAQ: How Does New Trump Fetal Policy Impact Medical Research?
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMT
Changes could endanger promising medical research
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Meet the Eye Microbiome
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT
Bacteria live on our eyeballs, and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
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Cancer Prevention Should Start before Birth
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT
We can now identify risk factors that seem to affect a developing fetus
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Two-for-One: Chickenpox Vaccine Lowers Shingles Risk in Children
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT
Immunization reduces the likelihood of a painful reemergence of the virus in kids
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The 2019 Worldwide Fitness Trends
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMT
The annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 13th year
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Cancer Survivors Deserve Coordinated Care
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT
I know, because I’m a survivor too
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Elite Athletes' Gut Bacteria Give Rodent Runners a Boost
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:30:00 GMT
The chemical these bacteria produce appears to enhance athleticism
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Are Omega-3 Eggs as Good as Eating Fish?
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:30:00 GMT
Fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids. But what if you can't eat seafood? Can omega-3 enriched eggs or peanut butter provide the same health benefits?
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Elite Runners' Microbes Make Mice Mightier
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:25:00 GMT
Mice fed bacteria isolated from elite athletes logged more treadmill time than other mice that got bacteria found in yogurt.
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