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  Early detection provides the best opportunity for lung cancer survival; however, lung cancer is difficult to detect early because symptoms do not often appear until later stages. Dogs were able to help solve that issue. Why do we use animals for experiments? Unless they are willing and have a loving home and are…
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We are overwhelmed with digital technology, apps, social networks, and emails. Over the last 20 years, technology has made inroads into every area of our lives, work, governments, health, and businesses. Apps are everywhere. Only the brave or eccentric billionaires attempt a long-term disconnect or go completely without.…
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Read the first part of the article Roadblocks to Happiness and How to Overcome Them Have you ever daydreamed about owning a bigger home, purchasing a shiny new car, or getting a long-awaited promotion at work? If so, you’ve…
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Defining Happiness What does the word “happiness” mean to you? What emotions does it evoke, and what images spring to mind when you reflect on it? In your experience, what would you say are the key ingredients of meaningful, true happiness? Take a moment, close your eyes if…
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  Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors. Regular physical activity is a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. However, a majority of Western adults spend their…
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  Toxic heavy metals are growing more common in bodies of water, including those that serve as important sources of drinking water. To remedy this problem, Sudanese researchers investigated a trio of local medicinal plants used as water purifiers. They reported that the extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha…
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  Scientists have discovered how to make old human cells young again through rejuvenation. It’s an exciting discovery that could change the way humans age. Researchers at the University of Exeter and University of Brighton found they could rejuvenate senescent cells, cells that had stopped their natural growth…
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By Jonathan Davis For a long time we’ve been taught that evolution is a process that is happening to us. Thankfully we’re living in times where the human race is finally getting a grasp on the fact that we’re actually actively involved in how we evolve as a species.    …
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In the late 1800s, surgery was really the only decent option available to cancer patients. This frustrated Dr. William B. Coley, especially after he was unable to save a patient. So, in 1891, inspired by a case he’d read about, Coley decided to try something new. He used bacteria to…
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  If you think that keeping children locked up inside the home is enough to help them avoid facing deadly diseases or suffering from life-long conditions, think again. There may be some truth to the concept that keeping little ones locked inside can be helpful, but the consensus among a growing number of researchers is that it…
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