Double the Fun with Johnny and Carlos!
Five-month-old brothers, Johnny and Carlos, are looking for a quiet home with a patient, loving adopter in the Los Angeles area. These cuddle buddies love spending time together! In fact, Johnny, who is shyer, often looks to his brother to…
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Why lockdown in Africa does not work as a first COVID-19 pandemic response
In an African pandemic it is more productive to consider lockdowns after using other non-medical measures first, especially in countries with high levels of poverty and corruption, says Prof. Nicholas Ngepah, a Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg…
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If Youre A Leo, This Is The Type Of Person You Shouldnt Marry
If you happen to be born between July 23 and August 22, your sun sign is Leo (via InStyle). That means you’re a natural leader who thrives in the spotlight. Since you exude “warmth and creativity,” according to Co-Star Astrology, you’re also someone…
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20-year study suggests return to play is manageable for athletes with most genetic heart diseases
Receiving the diagnosis of a genetic heart disease such as long QT syndrome, which can cause sudden cardiac death, has long been a game-ender for young athletes. But a 20-year study at Mayo Clinic following such athletes who were allowed…
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How A Tiny Dog Healed A Huge Loss
Margaret with her daughters Taline and Nora, after adopting Cosette. In April 2020, Margaret J. suffered the greatest loss of her life when her husband of 21 years—and father to their two daughters, Taline, 20, and Nora, 17—died of COVID-19….
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Understanding the nuances of disgust: Nausea versus itchiness
A team of researchers from Nottingham Trent University, the University of California and Vrije Universiteit, has found that humans have two distinctly different reactions when disgusted—nausea and itchiness. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the…
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Non-invasive imaging method can predict the efficiency of cardiomyocyte differentiation
Stem cell research holds great potential for regenerative therapies and treatments to combat cardiovascular disease, which is responsible for over 30% of all deaths worldwide. Highly functional cardiomyocytes-;the muscle cells responsible for the contraction of the heart-;are important for disease…
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Tiny bubbles used to treat common childhood cancer
Researchers at UCL have developed a new way to deliver drugs that can shut down cancer-promoting mutations in neuroblastoma. The findings in mice, show the method, which uses tiny bubbles to deliver therapies directly to tumor cells, reduced tumor growth…
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Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?
We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton. Some people even actively choose to participate in chili-eating competitions, seeking out the world’s hottest…
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Watch Strongman Brian Shaw Struggle His Way Through His First Ballet Class
Four-time World’s Strongest Man winner Brian Shaw frequently takes on challenges that showcase his raw power, from deadlifting cars and hauling trucks to going head-to-head with UFC star Dustin Poirier in a CrossFit-inspired “strength war.” But he also isn’t afraid…
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