For at least 20 years, research has shown that for many people, moderate consumption of alcohol can protect the heart,
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Individual access to genomic disease risk factors has a beneficial impact on lifestyles
Giving personal genomic information to individuals can have a major, long-term effect on their lifestyle, researchers have found. The Finnish
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Composition of complex sugars in breast milk may prevent future food allergies: Study finds association between human oligosaccharides and sensitization in 1-year-old infants
The unique composition of a mother’s breastmilk may help to reduce food sensitization in her infant, report researchers at the
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Discovery shines light on the mystery of cell death in MS: The ‘fiery death’ of brain cells during multiple sclerosis can be blocked by an anti-inflammatory drug
Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a unique process of brain cell death that affects the cells that
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Slips of the ear: When knowledge deceives perception
Misperception of speech results from a weak representation of the difference between what we expect to hear and what is
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The health effect of air pollution from traffic
What would happen if all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles were removed from a smaller European city? Up to 4% of
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More frequent screening after prostate cancer treatment not linked to improved survival
Prostate cancer patients who were monitored more frequently after treatment did not live significantly longer than patients who were monitored
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New guidelines recommend earlier colorectal cancer screening
New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average-risk adults begin at
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Man against machine: AI is better than dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer
Researchers have shown for the first time that a form of artificial intelligence or machine learning known as a deep
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Biologist advocates ecological approach to improving human health
Chronic diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders and obesity may ultimately vanquish the efforts of medical intervention unless people change their
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