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Molecule that causes rheumatoid arthritis discovered

October 26, 2014

Japanese researchers have identified one of the substances that cause rheumatoid arthritis, an unprecedented finding that could eventually lead to a cure for the disease, media reported Friday. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells mistakenly identify molecules in the […]

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Decreasing egg consumption has little effect on cholesterol level

October 23, 2014

Eggs are actually a key part of a healthy diet. Decreasing egg consumption has little effect on cholesterol level. According to a new research, eggs do not usually make a great contribution to level of blood cholesterol. Eggs are actually […]

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Beer doubles fertility in men

October 22, 2014

Researchers assessed the habits of 105 men with an average age of 37 whose partners were undergoing IVF between 2007 and 2013, and found that men who consumed at least 22g of alcohol daily, had double the chances to become […]

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Israel, the promised land for vegans

October 22, 2014

Israelis are flocking to veganism, to the point where even the army now has options for vegan soldiers and vegan militants woo converts by comparing meat eating to an animals’ “Holocaust.” Four percent of Israelis define themselves as vegans, it’s […]

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Gardening benefits elderly people to live longer

October 22, 2014

Researchers suggest that Gardening and working around the house can grant people over the age of 60 to have a longer life. The study report elder people find it harder to exercise regularly so gentle activities such as home repairs […]

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Study: Viagra could be good for your heart

October 21, 2014

The study found that the main ingredient in Viagra can be used as an effective, safe treatment for several patients with heart disease. A daily dose of anti-impotency drug Viagra which improves blood flow could provide a “safe” treatment for […]

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8 Science-backed ways to find happiness

October 20, 2014

Are you happy? Many people struggle to answer that question. Everyone’s ultimate goal is to be happy, and they usually search for that elusive happiness in their own way. Some dig around for gold, believing that riches will plant a […]

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Are some people immune to Ebola?

October 19, 2014

Experts say Ebola might be quietly inoculating a significant portion of the population—people who are exposed to the virus but never succumb to it or show symptoms of infection. If those individuals have acquired an immunity to Ebola, the strategies […]

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Fatty foods may harm men more than women

October 18, 2014

Women who love fatty foods can take solace from a study that suggests gorging on high-fat meals may make men more vulnerable to diseases than women. Male and female brains respond in remarkably different ways to high-fat meals, the findings […]

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It actually helps to shut up once in a while

October 16, 2014

The next time you say ‘Shh!’ to someone you may be doing them a world of good. Being quiet seems to be the new stress buster, with several trends popping up across the globe, all revolving around silence. For one, […]

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