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H5N1 Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Raises Human Health Concerns
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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The prospect of avian flu passing from birds to cows and then to people is causing serious concern among some...
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Washing Feet with Salt and Vinegar: What It Is Really For
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Washing your feet with salt and vinegar is a home-care practice mainly used to temporarily reduce odour, soften the skin...
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Scientists Identify the New MAL Blood Group System After 50 Years
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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In 1972, doctors took a blood sample from a pregnant woman and found that it lacked a surface molecule present...
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Golden August: breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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The Golden August campaign promotes breastfeeding and raises awareness of its benefits for mothers and babies. The World Health Organization...
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The Largest Psychedelic Brain Study Yet Reveals How Psilocybin Helps People Feel At One With Existence
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Psychedelics are acquiring greater clinical significance, and a growing body of recent research has examined the effects of psilocybin in...
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What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Health
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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My grandmother particularly enjoyed making cold-pressed ox tongue, but it is a culinary custom I have no wish to carry...
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Cannabis Use May Leave Lasting Epigenetic Fingerprints on the Human Body
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Cannabis consumption may leave enduring marks on the human body, according to a 2023 study involving more than 1,000 adults....
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Nail Changes: When to Pay Attention
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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A faint streak, a colour change or a nail that starts breaking repeatedly may seem like a purely cosmetic detail....
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Overfeed This Flatworm and It Turns Into a Chain of Clones
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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When a tiny flatworm has access to plentiful food, its otherwise solitary body quickly stretches out as fresh heads appear...
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Protein: how much to consume and the health effects of excess
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Protein bars, pasta, gelato and even protein water are becoming increasingly common in the fitness market. As these products, which...
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Developmental Topographical Disorientation Can Leave People Lost at Home
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Imagine leaving your bedroom for the kitchen, only to find that you suddenly cannot tell which way to go. For...
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WHO declares mpox a public health emergency of international concern
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified mpox as a public health emergency of international concern following increasing case numbers...
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Rosehip Oil: Benefits, Uses and What Science Says
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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A few drops of a reddish oil have found their way into beauty routines for the face, body and even...
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Why the Human Heart Differs from Great Apes
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Mammals occupy almost every part of Earth, ranging from the enormous blue whale to the diminutive shrew. Scientists have long...
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Type 1.5 diabetes: what it is and how it is diagnosed
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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You are probably familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but may know less about type 1.5 diabetes. Type...
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First Evidence That London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone Improved Children’s Lung Health
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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In April 2019, London introduced far-reaching measures to curb traffic emissions and reduce the harmful air pollution that had engulfed...
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Exploding Head Syndrome: Why You Hear a Bang While Falling Asleep
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Have you ever been on the verge of sleep, then suddenly jolted awake as though a bomb had detonated inside...
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Fatty Liver: Foods That Help Control Hepatic Steatosis
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Hepatic steatosis, commonly called fatty liver, develops when excessive fat builds up in the organ’s cells. The condition often causes...
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Sleeping Pills May Lower Alzheimer's Proteins During Sleep, Study Finds
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Much remains unknown about Alzheimer's disease, yet scientists are keenly investigating the association between poor sleep and a worsening of...
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Circadian Rhythms Could Improve Chemotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Every cell in the human body runs according to its own internal clock, including cancer cells. Research from the Charité...
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Why Palmas leads sanitation in Brazil’s North Region
Dr Eleanor Whitfield
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Palmas, the capital of Tocantins, has qualities rarely found among Brazil’s state capitals: it was purpose-built at the end of...
