Research shows that use of popular antidepressants is linked to an increased risk of some…
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Study confirms magnetic properties of silicon nano-ribbons
Nano-ribbons of silicon configured so the atoms resemble chicken wire could hold the key to…
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Bloodstream infections cut by 44 percent in sickest hospital patients, study concludes
A sweeping study on the issue of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals shows that using antimicrobial…
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Nearly four out of ten lesbians not routinely screened for cervical cancer, U.S. study finds
Nearly 38% of lesbians polled in a national U.S. survey were not routinely screened for…
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Giant impact scenario may explain the unusual moons of Saturn
Among the oddities of the outer solar system are the middle-sized moons of Saturn, a…
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Depression and shortened telomeres increased bladder cancer mortality
The combination of shortened telomeres, a biological marker of aging associated with cancer development, and…
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Two components of red meat combined with alteration in DNA repair increase risk for bladder cancer
Two components of red meat — dietary protein and dietary iron — may combine to…
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Adhering to lifestyle guidelines reduced mortality in elderly female cancer survivors
Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy diet…
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Overeating impairs brain insulin function, a mechanism that can lead to diabetes and obesity
New research sheds light on how overeating can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signaling,…
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New class of power inverter could mean cheaper, faster hybrid vehicles
The discovery of a new class of power inverter could mean cheaper, faster hybrid vehicles…