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Scientists have used MRI scanners to discover the parts of the brain which understand metaphors, in both healthy volunteers and…
Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice
Research shows women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they…
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The ketogenic diet can cause minor, short term symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, and headaches. People sometimes call this the…
Heating pads may lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure when lying down
In people with supine hypertension due to autonomic failure, a condition that increases blood pressure when lying down, overnight heat…
A swifter way towards 3D-printed organs
Twenty people die waiting for an organ transplant every day in the US, but lab-grown organs so far lack the…
Player athleticism increases head impact exposure in youth football
Speed, agility and strength are definitely assets on the football field. But when it comes to hits to the head,…
Disrupting the gut microbiome may affect some immune responses to flu vaccination
The normal human gut microbiome is a flourishing community of microorganisms, some of which can affect the human immune system.…
Medical News Today: Hyperthyroidism: Foods to eat and avoid
A person’s diet can affect the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. This article looks at which foods and nutrients to eat and…