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5 warning signs that could indicate a “serious problem” in the liver

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5 warning signs that could indicate a “serious problem” in the liver

<div id="firstBodyDiv" data-bind-html-content-type="article" data-bind-html-compile="article.body" data-first-article-body=" Estimates say there are more than 100 million people inside US Have some form of liver disease, a broad term used to describe many conditions, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatitis, and liver cancer. NAFLD is referred to as the “silent disease,” and experts estimate that it affects between … Read more

the new variant is mainly transmitted between humans

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the new variant is mainly transmitted between humans

Recent epidemics seem linked to contamination from one person to another, particularly during sexual intercourse. The different mpox epidemics in Africa respond to different logics, shows a study published Thursday October 24, finding that the new variant of the virus is transmitted mainly between humans while contamination by animals remains the majority for the older … Read more

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs formed beyond Jupiter

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The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs formed beyond Jupiter

This new insight into the asteroid that crashed into Chicxulub, in what is now Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, should help us better understand the history of celestial objects that have struck the Earth. The debate over the nature of the asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs has been stirring scientists for decades, but a … Read more

The Top 4 Nutritional Supplements to Avoid, According to Doctor Charles

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The Top 4 Nutritional Supplements to Avoid, According to Doctor Charles

The SheFinds website quoted a doctor named Charles, who constantly posts awareness videos on his Instagram and TikTok accounts, as saying that there are 4 nutritional supplements that people should avoid because they are “really dangerous.” According to Charles, “vitamin A,” “vitamin E,” “iron,” and “biotin” benefit the body most when they come directly from … Read more

The Power of Bananas: How Eating Bananas Daily Can Help You Live Longer

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The Power of Bananas: How Eating Bananas Daily Can Help You Live Longer

Why eating bananas daily may help you live longer? Eating more fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants can effectively boost your health. In this regard, the Well & Good website says, “Bananas are full of flavonoids, a specific type of antioxidant, which provides anti-inflammatory benefits to promote healthy aging.” He added: “Preventing chronic inflammation is … Read more

The Relationship between Sleep Regularity, Dementia, and Brain Size: New Study Findings

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The Relationship between Sleep Regularity, Dementia, and Brain Size: New Study Findings

The research paper, which was published in the online journal Neuroscience, was titled “The relationship between sleep regularity, dementia resulting from accidents, and brain size.” The introduction to the research stated: “The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sleep regularity, that is, daily consistency in sleep-wake patterns, and the risk of … Read more

Understanding and Preventing Herpes Zoster (Shingles): Symptoms, Complications, and Vaccine

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Understanding and Preventing Herpes Zoster (Shingles): Symptoms, Complications, and Vaccine

He Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral disease that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, many people do not fully understand this disease, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. Let’s see what shingles is, what its characteristic symptoms are and, most importantly, how it can be prevented. … Read more

FDA Approves Zurzuvae: First Oral Drug for Postpartum Depression Treatment

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FDA Approves Zurzuvae: First Oral Drug for Postpartum Depression Treatment

By Le Figaro with AFP Posted 1 hour ago, Just Updated Every year, about half a million American women experience postpartum depression. Alina Buzunov / stock.adobe.com Zurzuvae is taken orally and can start working after just three days of treatment. The American Medicines Agency (FDA) announced Friday, August 4, to authorize for the first time … Read more

Powerful tornado hits south of Indianapolis, leaving one dead and one injured

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Powerful tornado hits south of Indianapolis, leaving one dead and one injured

A powerful tornado has devastated several counties south of Indianapolis in the US state of Indiana, leaving at least one person dead and one injured, according to initial reports. The tornado, described as unprecedented by witnesses, struck the area near Greenwood, Indiana on Sunday. The extent of the damage is still unknown, but authorities have … Read more

After More Than Five Decades of Captivity, An Orca Will Return to the Ocean in the United States.

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After More Than Five Decades of Captivity, An Orca Will Return to the Ocean in the United States.

The Miami Seaquarium will lead a plan to release Lolita, a 56-year-old killer whale captured in the 1970s. Par Clara Hidalgo Posted on 01/04/2023 at 17:48 This content is not accessible. Lolita lives in an aquarium measuring 26 by 11 meters. A dangerously small space for the 6-meter-long animal. (Illustrative photo) Mike Blake / REUTERS … Read more