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The plague may have wiped out most northern Europeans 5000 years ago

DNA evidence from tombs in Sweden and Denmark suggests major plague outbreaks were responsible for the Neolithic decline in northern Europe




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Denisovan DNA may help modern humans adapt to different environments

Highland and lowland populations in Papua New Guinea have different gene variants derived from Denisovan archaic humans, indicating possible adaptations for lower oxygen levels and higher malaria risk




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Egyptian pyramid may have been built using a water-powered elevator

Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water channels and filtration structures, to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser 4500 years ago




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Hobbit hominins from Indonesia may have had even smaller ancestors

An arm bone from an ancient human that lived 700,000 years ago on the island of Flores is the smallest ever found from an adult hominin, adding a new piece to the puzzle of Homo floresiensis




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Gravity may explain why Neanderthals failed to adopt advanced weaponry

Spear-throwing tools called atlatls allow humans to launch projectiles over great distances, but Neanderthals apparently never used them – and an experiment involving a 9-metre-tall platform may explain why




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Many Iron Age swords may be tainted by modern forgery

Ancient weaponsmiths combined bronze and iron to fashion swords during the early Iron Age – but modern forgers glue together elements from different weapons, making it difficult for researchers to study the ancient technology




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Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma

Title: Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks

Title: Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks
Category: Health News
Created: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Nasal Spray May Ease Cluster Headaches

Title: Nasal Spray May Ease Cluster Headaches
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Swelling After Knee Injury May Hinder Healing

Title: Swelling After Knee Injury May Hinder Healing
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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Whiplash May Result in Delayed Jaw Pain

Title: Whiplash May Result in Delayed Jaw Pain
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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Flaxseed May Ease Hot Flashes

Title: Flaxseed May Ease Hot Flashes
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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Amniotic Fungi May Up Preterm Births

Title: Amniotic Fungi May Up Preterm Births
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Taking Codeine While Breastfeeding May Harm Infant

Title: Taking Codeine While Breastfeeding May Harm Infant
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite

Title: Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Infant Car Seats May Lower Oxygen Levels

Title: Infant Car Seats May Lower Oxygen Levels
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm

Title: Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women

Title: Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2009 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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Financial Incentives May Speed Radiology Test Results

Title: Financial Incentives May Speed Radiology Test Results
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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Study: Diet Sodas May Raise Risk of Preterm Delivery

Title: Study: Diet Sodas May Raise Risk of Preterm Delivery
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 10:47:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 10:47:52 AM




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2002 Oil Spill May Shed Light on Health Problems for Deepwater Workers

Title: 2002 Oil Spill May Shed Light on Health Problems for Deepwater Workers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 8:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Alcohol May Raise Risk for Certain Breast Cancers

Title: Alcohol May Raise Risk for Certain Breast Cancers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Initial Savings May Hide True Cost of Prostate Cancer Care

Title: Initial Savings May Hide True Cost of Prostate Cancer Care
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Bottled Teas May Not Deliver on Antioxidants

Title: Bottled Teas May Not Deliver on Antioxidants
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Water May Be Secret Weapon in Weight Loss

Title: Water May Be Secret Weapon in Weight Loss
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2010 11:12:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 11:12:41 AM




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Health Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in Blacks

Title: Health Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in Blacks
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Scientists Dismayed by Stem Cell Research Ruling

Title: Scientists Dismayed by Stem Cell Research Ruling
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Migraines With Aura May Raise Stroke Risk

Title: Migraines With Aura May Raise Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 11:04:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 11:04:22 AM




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For Some, Moderate Drinking May Prolong Life

Title: For Some, Moderate Drinking May Prolong Life
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 11:09:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 11:09:17 AM




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Herpes Drugs May Be Safe in Early Pregnancy

Title: Herpes Drugs May Be Safe in Early Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 11:17:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 11:17:09 AM




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Talk Therapy May Help Adults With ADHD

Title: Talk Therapy May Help Adults With ADHD
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 11:23:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 11:23:18 AM




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Type 2 Diabetes May Have Link to Alzheimer's

Title: Type 2 Diabetes May Have Link to Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 10:43:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 10:43:52 AM




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Stress May Raise Risk of Premenstrual Syndrome

Title: Stress May Raise Risk of Premenstrual Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 10:49:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 10:49:44 AM




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New Drug May Treat Advanced Melanoma

Title: New Drug May Treat Advanced Melanoma
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 11:04:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 11:04:24 AM




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Whey Protein May Beat Casein After Workouts

Title: Whey Protein May Beat Casein After Workouts
Category: Health News
Created: 8/20/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2011 12:00:00 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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Antibiotic Overuse May Be Bad for Body's Good Bacteria

Title: Antibiotic Overuse May Be Bad for Body's Good Bacteria
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Mechanical Blood Clot 'Retrievers' May Aid Stroke Patients

Title: Mechanical Blood Clot 'Retrievers' May Aid Stroke Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Pot Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ, Study Shows

Title: Pot Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Obesity May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery

Title: Obesity May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Daily Aspirin May Help Fight Prostate Cancer, But Not Breast Cancer

Title: Daily Aspirin May Help Fight Prostate Cancer, But Not Breast Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Midlife Fitness May Mean Healthier Old Age, Study Finds

Title: Midlife Fitness May Mean Healthier Old Age, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care

Title: Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Vitamins, Minerals May Help Older Men's Sperm Stay Healthy

Title: Vitamins, Minerals May Help Older Men's Sperm Stay Healthy
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest

Title: Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2012 12:00:00 AM




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4 Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss

Title: 4 Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Stress, a 'Type A' Personality May Boost Stroke Risk

Title: Stress, a 'Type A' Personality May Boost Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 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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Kidney Stones May Be Tied to Later Kidney Problems

Title: Kidney Stones May Be Tied to Later Kidney Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2012 12:00:00 AM