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While 3D printing has endless possibilities, we have yet to see many applications in everyday use. That might change, however, with the creation of a 3D-printed steel bridge in Amsterdam. The city is working with Dutch robot company MX3D and engineering software company Autodesk to create a...

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Previously the territory of sci-fi movies like Jurassic Park, scientists have actually been able to seriously contemplate the resurrection of ancient species of animals. The debate became especially relevant when some very well-preserved DNA samples of the prehistoric woolly mammoth were...

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Kim Williams, MD, a cardiologist and the president of the American College of Cardiology, became a vegan in 2003, after finding out his cholesterol levels were high — and it changed his life. He went vegan because he was impressed by how much heart scans of one of his patients improved after...

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A couple of teen geniuses from Hong Kong have invented a product that could revolutionize the world of hygiene and infection control. They’ve created a door handle that instantly destroys germs every time it is touched by human hands. The two kids – 17-year-old Sun Ming...

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Men who use the drug finasteride to treat an enlarged prostate may experience serious side effects, including worsening erectile dysfunction and decreased testosterone levels leading to hypogonadism, a condition in which there is little to no production of sex hormones. Finasteride is also known...

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Early intervention for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder helps improve intellectual ability and reduces symptoms even years after the treatment ends. A new study is the first in more than 20 years to look at long-term outcomes after early intensive autism intervention. Therapy began when...

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Scientists have created a vaccine-style therapeutic approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Results from the phase one clinical trial, published in Science Translational Medicine, demonstrate the new treatment is safe and effective in suppressing the immune response, says Professor Ranjeny...

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When treated with the prescription drugs Zoloft and Vascor, mice infected with Ebola survived. The new study was small and preliminary, but if the drugs prove effective in humans—a finding still years away—it could mean new treatments for the deadly disease. When researchers...

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Diabetes is not something to joke around about. It’s a serious medical condition that can pose a risk to your health, your well-being and your life. You don’t want to take any chances when treating it, so you take your doctor’s advice no questions asked. This is your health...

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Of all the sexual problems my patients report, the loss of libido is by far the most common. The medical term for lack of lust is hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD: an absence of sexual thoughts, fantasies, or desire for sexual activity that causes distress or interpersonal difficulties....

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The next time you can’t sleep, try avoiding a trip the refrigerator. A new study shows that eating less late at night may help curb the concentration and alertness deficits that often accompany a poor night’s sleep. “Adults consume approximately 500 additional calories...

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As glorious as a good drink (or five) can be, the aftermath of alcohol on the body is one of life's least enjoyable features. A few hours of fun can come at the expense of a day or two of feeling dead to the world, with an upset stomach, an aching body, and a headache that makes it feel as...

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The compound that gives cinnamon its distinctive flavor and smell is a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer, a study with mice shows. When researchers added the compound cinnamaldehyde to the diet of mice they were protected against colorectal cancer. In response to cinnamaldehyde, the...

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There are some ingredients I cook with so often I can never buy too many of them, and most of them are produce. Onions, garlic and fresh herbs are staples in a lot of dishes, and they may be inexpensive, but when you use them on a daily basis it can add up. Some foods are easy to regrow at home...

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Imagine rising with the sun and tending to your crops, all to the beat of morning traffic. While growing plants in a busy city might seem like an impossible task, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that can thrive in your urban space — no backyard required. City dwellers...