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HOT
EXERCISE
Exercise appears to reduce the long-term risk of bronchiectasis – a potentially serious disease of the airways, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.
RUSSIAN DUMPLINGS
Researchers have designed micro-sized capsules for targeted drug delivery, the construction of which was inspired by the Russian dumplings pelmeni.
OMEGA-3
New research states that people with a high Omega-3 Index are 13% less likely to die prematurely compared with those with a low Omega-3 Index.
ITCHING
A soft, wearable sensor that quantifies itching by measuring scratching when placed on the hand has been developed to track eczema suffering.
SALT
New research states that consuming too much salt can suppress phagocytes, whose task is to identify and eliminate pathogens in the body.
SCHADENFREUDE
A new study indicates after learning the news of a politician’s illness, if people felt schadenfreude, they were less likely to intend to take the actions to prevent the disease.
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