MIT researchers’ previously shown ‘cheetah-bot,’ a robot that resembles — you guessed it — the fastest land animal on earth,…
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Five espressos a day? EU food agency says stop there
Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population, according to a…
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Fight over hot new cholesterol drugs may be won in milligrams
Two powerful and innovative cholesterol drugs likely to be approved this summer both target the same protein and have been…
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Canada salmonella outbreak leaves 34 people sick after poultry contact
Canadian health authorities are investigating after 34 people became sick with salmonella infections after contact with live baby poultry, the…
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Widows may have fewer social and financial problems than in the past
A new Swiss study says that widows and widowers still mourn their spouses as much as ever, but compared to…
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4 skin conditions that can signal other health problems
Itchy, irritated, or inflamed skin is certainly no fun, but did you know that skin troubles could be related to…
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Sierra Leone’s eastern district of Kailahun, once a hotbed of Ebola, has recorded its first case in nearly four months,…
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Minnesota bird flu cases rise as investigators arrive
A lethal strain of bird flu has infected an eighth turkey flock in Minnesota, the nation’s top turkey producer, in…
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Knee replacements bringing more soldiers back to active duty
Rigorous physical training in the U.S. military causes significant wear and tear on the joints. Knee injuries have become the…
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Frequent gastrointestinal issues may be early sign of autism, study says
Scientists from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have discovered a link between autism and gastrointestinal issues. A new…
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