The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is situated just behind the Adam’s apple It produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate...
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‘Ninja drug’ prevents Alzheimer’s by destroying harmful cells in the brain
Treatment stops the process that kills brain cells, protecting a patient’s memory Unlike other medications, the drug is cell-specific and...
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Type 1 diabetes vaccine moving to human trials in Finland
It has long been hypothesized that viral infections play a significant role in the development of type 1 diabetes. Researchers in Finland...
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Small green sponge found in the icy waters off Alaska could CURE pancreatic and ovarian cancer
Sponge discovered in the Pacific killed malignant cells in both diseases Latrunculia austini lives in an area that stretches from the...
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Common blood pressure drug could halt progression of Alzheimer’s – and scientists need volunteers for a new £2m trial
Losartan could reduce brain shrinkage which occurs with incurable condition We already know people with high blood pressure have raised risk...
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Could an experimental injection offer hope for HIV patients? Patient who has the killer virus keeps it at bay for 10 months after treatment
The US military findings offer yet more hope for potential treatments in future Results were presented at the annual meeting...
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Thirteen home remedies for constipation
Constipation is an incredibly common problem. It’s thought to affect around 20% of Americans, resulting in 8 million doctor visits...
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The WORST sports for damaging your knees, according to science – and it’s not just running
Long distance running, football, weightlifting and wrestling are worst on joints These sports found to raise risk of osteoarthritis by...
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Why your muscles hurt so much the day after you work out
If you do end up with achy muscles after a workout, your best bet is to stretch and keep hydrated....
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How do free radicals affect the body?
Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells, causing illness and aging. Free radicals are linked to aging and...