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Just like humans and other animals, plants have hormones. One role of plant hormones is to perceive trouble--whether an insect...
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Researchers at Western University are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown...
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Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic...
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In 2007, Timothy Ray Brown became the first person ever whom doctors declared to be cured of HIV. At the...
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For years, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long frustrated...
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As the coronavirus continues to make the news, a host of untruths has surrounded the topic. In this special feature,...
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The blood-brain barrier is a layer of cells that covers the blood vessels in the brain and regulates the entry...
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When you ingest a drug--whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor--your liver is your body's first responder. And...
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People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than...
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New research uses an innovative technique to convert human stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells much more effectively. The insulin-producing...
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What children choose to read outside school directly influences their academic performance, according to a major new study led by...
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If you want to reduce levels of inflammation throughout your body, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and live longer--eat...
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An old study from 2013 about caloric restriction, emphasizing how it extends life span and prevents as well as helps to...
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Coronaviruses are types of viruses that typically affect the respiratory tract of mammals, including humans. They are associated with the...
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New research suggests that menopause is likely to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease — in part because the pace...
