Ancient Babylonian and Sumerian physicians were also magicians, who often prescribed strange cures to their patients. If someone complained of their habit of grinding their teeth, the physician-magician would ask him to sleep with a human skull next to him and, from time to time, wake up and kiss the skull seven times per night. […]

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Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as ‘forever chemicals’. In a new study, fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers, used for household cleaners, pesticides, personal care products and, potentially, food packaging, tested […]

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Take a break from merely trimming your garden, and transform it into a mini wildflower meadow; or then mix-and-match natural landscapes alongside more formal schemes by including a wildflower feature. Wildflower meadows not only look beautiful but are also great for attracting a wide range of wildlife to your garden too. The mixture of brightly-coloured […]

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Ever feel like you’re stuck when it comes to your kitchen habits? Are you bored of serving the same old dishes week in, week out? Well, if you want to shake up your routine and your taste buds, here are seven ways you can add a touch of variety to your mealtimes. Go vegetarian for […]

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A study published in ‘Molecular Biology and Evolution’ shows that some genetic features associated with Psoriasis, Crohn’s disease and other aspects of human health are ancient, predating the evolution of Neanderthals and Denisovans as also contemporary humans. Scientists at the University at Buffalo have discovered that a genetic susceptibility to these ailments has persisted for […]

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Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) observed the activation of the brains of young and older adults when confronted with the psychological suffering […]

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Scientists have identified the first creature to reproduce sexually – a primitive fish that lived in Scottish freshwater lakes over 385 million years ago. Before then, it was all about spawning. When Professor John Long from Flinders University in Australia examined the ancient fish fossils, he noticed one had an odd, L-shaped appendage, which turned […]

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Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting — a staple of modern-day life — is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more. But how often do we need to get up from our chairs? And for how long? Researchers at […]

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Cultures across the globe have been incorporating fermented foods into their diets for thousands of years. The ancient Germans fermented cabbage, the Chinese fermented soybeans and South Asians and Middle Eastern people always fermented dairy for yogurt. There’s a reason why fermented foods work. Fermented foods contain an array of very important health benefits for […]

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Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. Researchers at the University of Leeds found that during the moments it is in the mouth, the chocolate sensation arises […]

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