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Researchers combine wearable technology and AI to predict the onset of health problems
A team of Waterloo researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the right combination of data retrieved from wearable technology
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Driving Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
All my friends are excited about learning to drive, but I don’t have any interest at all! Is there something
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16 top foods for a healthy heart
There are many things you can do to help keep your heart healthy and disease-free. You can schedule an annual
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Different diseases elicit distinct sets of exhausted T cells: Epigenomics survey of human immune cells has implications for fighting chronic infections, autoimmunity, and cancer
The battle between the human immune system and long-term, persisting infections and other chronic diseases such as cancer results in
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Can you get HPV from anal sex?
Yes. You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital
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Mutation protects against Alzheimer’s-like disease in mice
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science have discovered a mutation that can protect against Alzheimer’s disease in mice.
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Early BPA exposure may influence cardiac function, according to new study in neonatal rats: Study explores impact endocrine disruptors have on cardiovascular function, recommends investigating alternative biomaterials for medical device products used in hospital settings
More than 8 million pounds of bisphenol A (BPA) is produced each year and reaches 90 percent of the population
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I’m 17 and I’ve been taking ADHD medication for years, but I only take it on school days. Is that ok? Sometimes I feel stressed out and emotional when I don’t take it. Should I take it every day?
Many people take medication to help them with their ADHD symptoms. Some people take the medicine once a day or
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Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements
The pressure to perform in high school and college sports continues to increase as student-athletes compete for scholarships and chase
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New agility tests can discriminate between soccer players at different performance levels: The tests could be a more accurate way to assess agility in young players, compared with conventional measurements such as sprinting and jumping ability
Agility — the ability to rapidly and tactically change speed or direction — is an important factor in soccer performance.
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