The news about the tragic deaths of several American tourists in the Dominican Republic in May 2019 has created an
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Up to 30% of children carry a gene variant that may increase susceptibility to methylmercury
Prenatal exposure to low levels of methylmercury does not affect child cognition, but certain gene variants may increase susceptibility. These
Continue reading »How to think yourself into a fit person
Many of us, aware of the benefits of exercise, try to stick to a routine, only to find our sneakers
Continue reading »Using a common anticonvulsant to counteract inflammation
Serious conditions, including sepsis, stem from inflammation in the body, and there is a lack of effective medication for sepsis.
Continue reading »Researchers identify a key regulatory mechanism in the development of normal pluripotent embryonic cells
The early development of embryos is not well understood. One necessary stage is the formation of the blastocyst, a collection
Continue reading »These Are the Dangers of Getting a Tattoo While Pregnant
Tattoos are more popular than ever, and people get them to celebrate a relationship, commemorate a goal, or just because they like
Continue reading »Does hypertension pose a health risk to older adults who wish to donate a kidney?
In an analysis of clinical information on older living kidney donors, hypertension was linked with a higher risk of developing
Continue reading »You can’t get influenza from a flu shot
Influenza is a moving target for vaccines. Each year, up to four different strains circulate, and they are constantly evolving
Continue reading »A vaccination against norovirus is coming soon?
American researchers have discovered an antibody that inhibits several strains of Norovirus. This could be an effective vaccine against the
Continue reading »People who work 10 hour days ‘are more likely to have a stroke’
People who have worked 10 hour days for a decade ‘are 45% more likely to have a stroke’ Surprisingly, the
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