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May 22, 2025

Microbiologist Settles Debate on Whether You Should Shower in the Morning or at Night

The debate about whether showering in the morning or at night is better can be really contentious. It can go beyond a personal preference or even its benefits, and turn into a question of who is doing it right, or at least better. As with all topics related to health and hygiene, it's always a good idea to turn to science for answers.

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May 16, 2025

Scientists From UCLA May Have Discovered a Cure for Hair Loss

Hair loss is a problem more common than you may realize.

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May 9, 2025

Orchestra Conductor Undergoes Groundbreaking Brain Surgery To Treat Parkinson’s Tremors

For 70-year-old, Ohio-based conductor Rand Laycock, being able to control his arm and hand movements is crucial when guiding dozens...

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May 6, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? Research Says Longer Than You May Think

There’s an enduring belief that it only takes 21 days to form a habit—at least that’s what plastic surgeon Maxwell Matz insisted upon in his 1960 self-help book Psycho-Cybernetics. He claimed that it took his patients about 21 days to adjust to their new appearance after surgery and, though no formal experiment was conducted to verify this further, Matz’s observation eventually became an enduring myth in the popular imagination.

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May 1, 2025

Over 90% of Schools in England Have Banned Mobile Phone Use

Across the pond, over 90% of all schools in England have banned mobile phones from schools, according to a new...

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April 25, 2025

Paralyzed Man Is Able To Stand on His Own Again Thanks to Breakthrough Stem Cell Trials

Regaining the ability to walk after a spinal cord injury is often considered a medical miracle, but new research may...

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April 23, 2025

“Bionic Girl” Debuts New Wireless Hands That Even Work When Detached From the Main Prosthetic

For most of her life, Tilley Lockey has been championing the limb different community. The 19-year-old singer, influencer, and host lost both her arms to meningitis when she was just 15 months old. But rather than hide it or try to blend in, Lockey has embraced and celebrated her condition. For many years, she has worked with Open Bionics, which have outfitted her with top-of-the-line bionic hands.

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April 16, 2025

Scientists Develop Antiviral Chewing Gum Fighting Up to 95% of Flu and Herpes Virus Transmission

The WHO estimates that there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually, while 64% of the global population...

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April 14, 2025

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease Is Helping To Pave the Way for a Medical Breakthrough

Joy Milne, a 75-year-old Scottish woman born with an extraordinarily sensitive sense of smell, has the remarkable ability to detect...

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April 7, 2025

More People Are Being Prescribed To Go to Museums and Showing Positive Results Around the World

A museum visit can do wonders for you, even if you don't consider yourself an art connoisseur. After some institutions around the world have launched programs in which doctors prescribe a trip to the museum, mounting evidence shows that the benefits are real. In turn, this has prompted the creation of even more programs of this kind to help people treat many conditions, from anxiety to high blood pressure.

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