No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
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Can the critters in your mouth cause or cure disease?
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Study finds iron deficiency can halt young pancreatic beta cell growth
The beta cells in our pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce insulin to help the body process the sugar…
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How short bursts of exercise produce ‘fertiliser for the brain’ – The Times
- How short bursts of exercise produce ‘fertiliser for the brain’ The Times
- Exercise Protects Against Alzheimer’s, And Scientists May Finally Know Why ScienceAlert
- Increased fitness may amplify brain boost following exercise Medical Xpress
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Do Collagen Supplements Actually Improve Skin? Experts Weigh In
Share on Pinterest Collagen supplements may support skin health, but the anti-aging benefits may be overstated. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images - A recent review of clinical research suggests that collagen supplements may offer modest improvements…
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This is why you only breathe out of one nostril at a time
EDITOR’S NOTE: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and…
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Q&A: Exploring the neural basis of visual imagination
Isaiah Kletenik, MD, and Julian Kutsche, of the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics within the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, are the senior and lead authors of a paper published in Cortex, titled “Lesions Causing Aphantasia are…
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Making a ‘digital twin’ of yourself could revolutionize future surgeries, making medical procedures much more personal
Dr. John Pandolfino jokes that he comes from a long line of electricians and plumbers — and that as a gastroenterologist, he’s stayed in the family business.
That’s because the esophagus, the organ that brings food from your mouth to your…
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Hyrox is booming worldwide. Here's how to train for this race safely and effectively
Once a niche challenge for hardcore athletes, Hyrox has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends worldwide. It blends elements of endurance running with functional strength work in a way that appeals to both strength and cardio enthusiasts.
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Doctors issue warning to anyone taking Vitamin D supplements
Doctors have issued a warning to those who take high doses of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is a hugely beneficial supplement. Not only does vitamin D aid with the growth and development of bones and teeth, but it’s also been found to reduce the risk of…
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Teenagers are getting far less sleep now than they did in late 2000s, finds new study
Eight hours of sleep used to be the norm, and all-nighters with only a few hours of rest were rare among teenagers. In recent years, however, there has been an alarming decline in sleep duration. It has reached a point where insufficient sleep…
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