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Scent chemicals in women’s tears may block aggression in men
Women's tears contain scent-borne chemicals that block aggression in men, according to research published in the journal PLOS Biology. Photo by Karolina Grabowska/Pexels…
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Monoclonal antibody Xolair may reduce food allergies in kids
A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) significantly increased the amounts of common foods that children could eat without sparking an allergic reaction. Photo by…
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‘Morning-after’ pill sales surge day after New Years’ Eve, research shows
Tightened restrictions on abortions in U.S. give issue more importance today…
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Spinal cord stimulation may improve mental health
A small study found that patients who got a noninvasive spinal cord stimulation treatment had greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared to those who got a sham treatment.…
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Study of former football players shows brain changes
A new study found evidence linking repeated head injuries in football with higher risk for stroke, Alzheimer's. Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo Head injuries…
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High blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55, even if treated, can boost heart disease risk
1 of 2 | Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 has a lasting impact on your risk of heart disease in later life -- even if you subsequently…
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Climate change may bring more mosquitos, study finds
Warmer weather could lead to nearly twice as many mosquito larvae making it to adulthood, researchers recently reported. Photo courtesy of the CDC Warmer weather linked…
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Caregivers of stroke survivors often experience depression, anxiety
Nearly 30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients experience stress and emotional problems during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital, according to a new study.…
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Childhood trauma may raise risk for chronic pain in adulthood
A new study found strong links between a history of childhood physical abuse, especially, and chronic pain conditions decades later. But other forms of "adverse childhood…
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COVID-19 likely paralyzed teen’s vocal cords, doctors say
There have been several reports of COVID-19 vocal cord paralysis in adults in the past, but this is the first report of the complication in a teenager, researchers said this week.…
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