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Huge crater in India hints at major meteorite impact 4000 years ago

The Luna structure, a 1.8-kilometre-wide depression in north-west India, may have been caused by the largest meteorite to strike Earth in the past 50,000 years




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Extreme heat in 2023 linked to drastic slump in growth of marine life

Last year’s marine heatwaves saw an unprecedented decline in the growth of phytoplankton and algae, which many animals in the oceans depend on for food




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What are the mysterious continent-sized lumps deep inside Earth?

For decades, planetary scientists have been trying to understand the origins of two colossal geological anomalies inside our planet. New insights suggest they could be leftovers from a cosmic collision




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The surprisingly simple supernutrient with far-reaching health impacts

Most ingredients touted as the key to better health fail to live up to the hype but fibre bucks this trend, with benefits for the whole body, not just the gut




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Simple fix could make US census more accurate but just as private

The US Census Bureau processes data before publishing it in order to keep personal information private – but a new approach could maintain the same privacy while improving accuracy




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Chimpanzees will never randomly type the complete works of Shakespeare

The infinite monkey theorem states that illiterate primates could write great literature with enough time, but the amount of time needed is much longer than the lifespan of the universe




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Could when you eat be as important as what you eat?

Peaks in appetite and metabolism driven by our body's inbuilt clocks mean that eating at the wrong time can have consequences for our health and waistline




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Vampire bats run on a treadmill to reveal their strange metabolism

Experiments where vampire bats were made to run on a treadmill have revealed how they extract energy from protein in their latest blood meal




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DNA analysis rewrites the stories of people buried in Pompeii

Genetic analysis of five individuals preserved as plaster casts in the ruins of Pompeii contradicts established beliefs about the people and their relationships




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Chimps do better at difficult tasks when they have an audience

An analysis of thousands of cognitive tests carried out by chimpanzees finds that the number of spectators influenced their performance in different ways depending on the difficulty of the task




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The complete guide to cooking oils and how they affect your health

From seed oils to olive oil, we now have an overwhelming choice of what to cook with. Here’s how they all stack up, according to the scientific evidence




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Ancient campsite may show how humans survived volcanic super-eruption

Evidence from an archaeological site in Ethiopia suggests ancient humans adapted their diet during a dry spell after the Toba volcano eruption 74,000 years ago




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Nomads thrived in Greece after the collapse of the Roman Empire

Analysis of pollen in sediment cores from a large lake in Greece shows that nomadic livestock herders took over the region after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire




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Ancient Egyptian skull shows oldest known attempt at treating cancer

Cut marks on a 4000-year-old skull suggest ancient Egyptian doctors tried to treat a man with nasopharyngeal cancer




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Evidence of consciousness in newborns has implications for their care

Babies cannot tell us what they are experiencing, so it is hard to know what they are conscious of. But new research suggesting they perceive the world consciously could change how we care for them, says Claudia Passos-Ferreira




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DNA analysis rewrites the stories of people buried in Pompeii

Genetic analysis of five individuals preserved as plaster casts in the ruins of Pompeii contradicts established beliefs about the people and their relationships




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Thyroid Disorders Symptoms and Signs

Title: Thyroid Disorders Symptoms and Signs
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 7/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Parkinson's: Treatment for Symptoms

Title: Parkinson's: Treatment for Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2006 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2006 12:00:00 AM




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Computer-Related Eye Strain Not Just for Adults

Title: Computer-Related Eye Strain Not Just for Adults
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Adding Fish Oil to Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol

Title: Adding Fish Oil to Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol
Category: Health News
Created: 8/20/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Pump Placed in Aorta Doesn't Improve Angioplasty Outcomes: Study

Title: Pump Placed in Aorta Doesn't Improve Angioplasty Outcomes: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM




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First Biosynthetic Corneas Implanted

Title: First Biosynthetic Corneas Implanted
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 10:54:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 10:54:57 AM




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Vitamins May Lower Risk of Birth Complication

Title: Vitamins May Lower Risk of Birth Complication
Category: Health News
Created: 8/20/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Vaccines for Teens: Still Room for Improvement

Title: Vaccines for Teens: Still Room for Improvement
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM




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African Chimps Carry Drug-Resistant, Human-Linked Staph

Title: African Chimps Carry Drug-Resistant, Human-Linked Staph
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Electronic Cigarettes Have Slight Impact on Heart: Study

Title: Electronic Cigarettes Have Slight Impact on Heart: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Discovery May Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Title: Discovery May Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers: Study

Title: Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds

Title: Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Brain May Recover From Concussion by Compensating

Title: Brain May Recover From Concussion by Compensating
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Smokers and the Affordable Care Act: Q&A

Title: Smokers and the Affordable Care Act: Q&A
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Stomach Cancer in Study

Title: Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Stomach Cancer in Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Simple Strategies Aren't Always Enough for Bedwetting

Title: Simple Strategies Aren't Always Enough for Bedwetting
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Kids' Attitudes Toward Disabled People Improve With Contact

Title: Kids' Attitudes Toward Disabled People Improve With Contact
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2013 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Simple Steps Make Shots Less Scary for Kids, Nurse Says

Title: Simple Steps Make Shots Less Scary for Kids, Nurse Says
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2014 12:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Travel Time Can Hamper Follow-Up Chemo, Study Says

Title: Travel Time Can Hamper Follow-Up Chemo, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Coping With a Bump on the Back of the Heel

Title: Health Tip: Coping With a Bump on the Back of the Heel
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Impotence Drug Aids Treatment of Rare Lung Disease: Study

Title: Impotence Drug Aids Treatment of Rare Lung Disease: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Most Don't Need 'Bridging' When They Stop Warfarin Temporarily

Title: Most Don't Need 'Bridging' When They Stop Warfarin Temporarily
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Clinton Edges Trump on Health Care, Survey Finds

Title: Clinton Edges Trump on Health Care, Survey Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Family Trumps Friends in Extending Seniors' Lives

Title: Family Trumps Friends in Extending Seniors' Lives
Category: Health News
Created: 8/21/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Is Compromise More Likely When Women Are Part of the Decision?

Title: Is Compromise More Likely When Women Are Part of the Decision?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Amphetamines Polluting Some Urban Streams: Study

Title: Amphetamines Polluting Some Urban Streams: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Identify Symptoms of a Concussion

Title: Health Tip: Identify Symptoms of a Concussion
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM




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As Temperatures Fall, Heart Attacks May Rise

Title: As Temperatures Fall, Heart Attacks May Rise
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Before Volcano Buried Pompeii, Toxic Water May Have Plagued Residents

Title: Before Volcano Buried Pompeii, Toxic Water May Have Plagued Residents
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Many Parents Don't Tell Doctor About 'Complementary' Therapy Use in Kids

Title: Many Parents Don't Tell Doctor About 'Complementary' Therapy Use in Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Federal Prisons Must Now Make Free Tampons, Pads Available

Title: Federal Prisons Must Now Make Free Tampons, Pads Available
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Newborns' Immune Systems Ramp Up After Birth

Title: Newborns' Immune Systems Ramp Up After Birth
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Soldiers' Suicide Attempts Often Come Without Prior Mental Health Diagnosis

Title: Soldiers' Suicide Attempts Often Come Without Prior Mental Health Diagnosis
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM