Wednesday 11 May 2022

Common Medications Can Prolong Back Pain When Overused, Study Says


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Espresso Coffee Linked With Higher Cholesterol

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New research suggests espresso coffee consumption is associated with higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men.



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Knowing How the Brain Reacts to Smells May Help Fight Disease

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Neuroscientists use mathematical models to reproduce how the brain processes smell.



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Many Wrongly Think Tap Water Is Safe for At-Home Medical Use

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While most people who responded to a nationally representative survey correctly stated that tap water could contain bacteria or other living organisms, they also said that it could be safely used for nasal rinsing and washing contacts.



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1 in 4 Hospital Physicians 'Mistreated' by Patients, Visitors

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A new study also reveals female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face abuse.



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