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Study: melatonin deficiency accelerates aging and increases cancer risk

This important hormone is synthesised in the epiphysis, a small endocrine gland (also called the pineal gland), which is located in the centre of the brain between its hemispheres

15.04.2024

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Nature Cell Biology: Aldehydes are to blame for premature human aging

Aldehydes are a byproduct of metabolism (metabolism in the human body) and are harmful because they interact with DNA and proteins, blocking important enzymes

11.04.2024

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Why prolonged stress is harmful and how it triggers tumor formation

Stress causes certain white blood cells - neutrophils - to form sticky, web-like structures

10.04.2024

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A psychologist told why depression comes in the spring

It is provoked by the increase in daylight hours, change of circadian rhythms (fluctuations in the intensity of various biological processes)

10.04.2024

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Touch has improved the physical and mental health of people of all ages

Based on an extensive systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis, scientists have obtained evidence that any type of touch - whether massage, hugging, or stroking - is almost equally beneficial to health

09.04.2024

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Excessive watermelon consumption caused severe hyperkalemia

Medics at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, described three cases of severe hyperkalemia - an increase in blood potassium concentration caused by overeating watermelons

08.04.2024

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Lack of sleep had an effect on diabetes

A new research paper has found that people who sleep three to five hours a night are more susceptible to type 2 diabetes than those who have better sleep schedules aligned

03.04.2024

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Eggs named safe for cardiac risks

12 units per week for four months did not cause metabolic abnormalities

02.04.2024

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A nutritionist explained why it is better to eat apples of different colors

Nutritionists recommend eating five servings of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, with a total weight of about half a kilogram

01.04.2024

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A doctor explained how to reduce the harmful effects of gadgets on a child's vision

Gadgets affect a child's vision, increase the risk of myopia, astigmatism and other refractive anomalies

01.04.2024

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Nighttime lighting and dirty air have been linked to an increased risk of stroke

Chinese scientists conducted a prospective cohort study and found that levels of outdoor lighting at night and air pollution were independently associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease

29.03.2024

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Chemical imbalances in the body can lead to chronic diseases

Macro- and micronutrient imbalances are observed in almost all diseases to a greater or lesser extent

27.03.2024

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Dentist told how to properly care for braces

Braces are a popular worldwide way to correct problems with a bad bite and uneven teeth

26.03.2024

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Medics have discovered how increased brain volume affects health

The human brain has been getting bigger in recent decades, according to a large-scale study, and that has implications for long-term health

26.03.2024

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A doctor explained why mental illnesses worsen in springtime

The exacerbation of mental illness in spring may be influenced by changes in the concentration of certain biological substances in the body

25.03.2024

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Every extra hour on the computer increased the risk of impotence in men

The authors of the new study, a group of medical professionals from China, said they have obtained substantial evidence of a causal link between sitting at a computer outside of work and the risk of erectile dysfunction

22.03.2024

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Anticonvulsants during pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk of RAS in children

A cohort study by US scientists has found that the incidence of autism spectrum disorders is higher among children whose mothers took anticonvulsant drugs during pregnancy

22.03.2024

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Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and white cabbage protect against cancer

Doctors have added broccoli, Brussels sprouts and white cabbage to the list of foods that are good for cancer prevention

21.03.2024

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Smoking has been linked to the accumulation of dangerous visceral fat

Fear of getting better is a common excuse for smokers to avoid quitting the bad habit

21.03.2024

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Scientists have warned of the health and sleep dangers of hot showers

The habit of taking frequent hot showers harms your skin and hair, spoils your night's sleep and aggravates some diseases

20.03.2024