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Looking up into the night sky and seeing unfathomable numbers of stars has always made us, as human beings, question both our place in the universe and whether we are alone in it. Scientists pondering exactly these questions have discovered a new Earth-like planet orbiting the nearest star to our solar system. The discovery was […]
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Alcohol is known to cause liver damage, and in particular, alcoholic fatty liver disease. However, this disease can also arise unrelated to alcohol consumption. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term describing many conditions caused by fat buildup in the liver. Severe or aggressive cases of NAFLD may be diagnosed as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). […]
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Headaches are a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While some headaches are minor and easily treatable, others can be debilitating and interfere with daily activities. You might be aware of some of the well-known triggers for headaches, such as stress, lack of sleep, and dehydration. However, there are some surprising triggers for […]
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The concept of dying alone versus being surrounded by loved ones is one that requires deep emotional thought and complex considerations. Often shown in media as a simple, black-and-white difference of a good or bad death, the reality is actually far more nuanced. While many see dying with family and friends around you as the […]
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This article was originally published on January 10, 2019, and has since been updated. An Israeli company named Alpha Tau Medical is breaking new ground in the destruction of cancerous tumors. Alpha Tau medical has developed a new technology called targeted radiotherapy. Targeted radiotherapy differs from regular radiotherapy. Regular radiotherapy has a long viability duration, […]
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You’ve seen the adverts for them online, or you’ve actually gone ahead and bought a kit, but, at one point at least, you’ve thought about getting your DNA tested. What if you tested your DNA and got some shocking results back? Like this man from Montana who found out he possessed the oldest DNA! One […]
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Your personality shapes your life in more ways than you might first think. The kind of person you are likely has an impact on the kinds of people you get along with, the way in which you react to certain situations and even, studies now suggest, how long you’ll live for. The Longevity Project Although […]
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Managing screen time for kids is a challenge that didn’t exist when many parents were young. Sure, they had may have had TVs and computers, but now it’s not uncommon for each family member to own their own personal device (or multiple). The days of having to compromise over what to watch on TV or […]
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Casey Douglas never wanted to bear children, which shocked her Christian community. Little did she know that she would become the parent of a child who truly needed her. Although Randall wasn’t a child. He was 18 when they adopted him. Adopting a Teenager When they married, Casey and Peter decided to volunteer as youth pastors at […]
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Hot water bottles were invented in 1903 by Eduard Penkala. His design featured a hollow rubber bag that could be filled with warm water. Oddly, before it was made of rubber, it was made of copper or brass, which caused numerous injuries and burns. In contrast, Katie Piper shared that rubber hot water bottles are […]
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Our teeth are one of the first things people notice. When creating a first impression, or simply just smiling, most of are self-conscious about our teeth being yellow or stained. Consequently, this can take a hit on our confidence. We are obsessed with having white teeth, hence the growing number of people using white strips. […]
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When thinking of potential household threats, mold may not be the first thing that comes to mind. In the hierarchy of household hazards, mold exposure is likely to be put on the back burner while hazards like fire, chemical products, carbon monoxide, or even a loose floorboard are at the forefront. Mold in your house is often […]
