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Megalodon shark was warm-blooded, finds study
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Researchers have found that Megalodon, or megatooth shark, was a warm-blooded creature.
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Hormone treatment may help couples with unexplained infertility
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A small study of couples facing unexplained infertility reveals that hormone therapy may boost the chances of having a baby. The trial, presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) [1], compared couples trying to co
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High BMI increases risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Study
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According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also discovered that BMI was a greater risk factor for gout and psor
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Climate Change threatens more animal extinctions outside nature reserves,
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An international study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles found that more animals will become extinct outside of nature reserves than within them because of climate change.
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Exposure to environmental chemicals associated with thyroid issues: Study
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A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, uncovers a number of connections between the presence of phenol biomarkers and changed thyroid hormone levels in women seeking reproductive treatment. Their findings, which were publ
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Hyenas inherit power from moms, but it's a privilege they pay dearly for:
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The researchers discovered that the method by which hyenas inherit rank from their mothers, known as maternal inheritance, corrodes individuals' social position.
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Study reveals prevalence of metabolically related fatty liver disease is r
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According to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, the percentage of adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the major global cause of liver disease, is growing.
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Poor sense of smell linked to higher risk of depression in older adults: S
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significant new evidence of a relationship between reduced sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression in a study that followed over 2,000 community-dwelling older persons for eight years.
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Progesterone reduces night sweats and improves sleep in perimenopausal wom
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Progesterone (micronized, oral) is beneficial at reducing night sweats and improving sleep in perimenopausal women who have menstruated within the last year, according to new controlled trial research. Perimenopausal women are especially concerned with these two symptoms.
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New study expands understanding of treatment-resistant hypertension
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Medication keeps hypertension--high blood pressure that can lead to stroke or heart attack--at bay for many patients. But what if the medication that doctors generally give doesn't work? This type of high blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), necessitates additional
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Study discovers diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular diseases
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Recent research has moved us one step closer to developing effective treatments for complex cardiovascular diseases. The most recent issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis contains three articles on cutting-edge research in these areas.
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Study demonstrates how folate receptors in brain tumours are identified
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Folate-based radiopharmaceuticals can be used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to identify folate receptors in brain tumours. The identification of folate receptors and its potential application in brain tumours is a fresh and significant scientific breakthrough.
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