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Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Commentary: Becoming a father changes the brain. In a good way, actually

For better and for worse, the link between biological parents and their children is well known, from a child inheriting a mother’s wit and skill at math to inheriting a father’s nose and short temper. It turns out children also cause a change in a father’s brain, according to new…

Chicago Tribune · Dec 9, 2022

Research Suggests That Antiviral Defense Regulates Intestinal Function And Overall Gut Health

The RNAi mechanism specifically degrades messenger RNAs at the ER before the protein is even produced. Read on For details:

Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2022

Montana's sex ed law proves too broad

The law’s broad scope means schools are notifying parents about topics that aren't obviously related to sexuality

Salon · Dec 2, 2022

What is epigenetic ageing, and can we control it — or even reverse it — with diet and exercise?

"Project Blueprint" involves eating the same two meals every day, a regimented exercise routine and a structured sleep schedule. But can it really slow or reverse the ageing process?

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Can you become a morning person? Sleep scientists say it is possible with these key tips

Our circadian rhythm is the underlying mechanism that dictates when we start to feel sleepy at night and awake in the morning. And it's absolutely trainable.

Inverse · Nov 28, 2022

How long can humans live? We ask an expert

Setting our upper limit at a mere 150 might sound daft 10,000 years from now, says Prof Richard Faragher

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

The war between education and disaster

The renowned scientist weighs in on what the public misunderstands about science

Salon · Nov 20, 2022

Health: Women With Benign Breast Disease Are At Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer

Women who are diagnosed with benign breast disease through screening have an almost doubling risk of acquiring breast cancer. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2022

Women who find benign breast lump or cyst at double the risk of developing cancer in future

A study of 800,000 women revealed they were 96 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the next 12 to 20 years

Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022