Tuesday 10 December 2019

Healthy Lifestyle, Regular Screening May Keep Cancer at Bay

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A new study shows many cases of cancer could have been headed off by regular screenings.



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Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?

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Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.



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Have a Purpose, Have a Healthier Life

If you've found meaning in your life, you're more likely to be both physically and mentally healthy, a new study reports.



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Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed

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There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.



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'Smart' Contact Lenses Might Also Monitor Eye Health

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A team of scientists in South Korea has packed incredibly small electronic circuitry, batteries and antennae into a soft contact lens. The goal: to monitor eyes for signs of vision trouble or help deliver medicinal eye treatments.



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