The placenta forms the interface between the maternal and fetal circulatory systems. As well as ensuring essential nutrients, endocrine and immunological signals get through to the fetus to support its development and growth, the placenta must also protect it from…
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Vaccinating the highest-risk groups first was the plan. But people with disability are being left behind
With Australia’s COVID vaccination campaign set to open up to over 50s on May 3, many at-risk Australians eligible under phase 1A are still waiting. Last week we learned only 6.5% of residents in disability care homes had received the…
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The Truth About Sugar Cravings
Cupcakes, candy, and soda are some sugar-filled goodies that are readily available at every gas station, grocery store, and pharmacy. Mounting research finds sugar can be as addictive as certain illegal drugs, with one study from 2013, published in the…
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A Weight Loss Coach Shared the Moment That Motivated Him Lose 240 Pounds
In a recent episode of the transformation series Brand New Me, Matt Briggs shared how he began to put on weight as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and continued to use food as a coping…
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The Secret Code In Walmart’s Price Tags
When you shop at Walmart, you’ve probably noticed that not every item ends in .99 (think $14.99 or $2.99). In fact, you might find some items that have odd numbers at the end of the price tag, like $9.97 or…
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Why the human body has not evolved to make childbirth easier—or has it?
Despite advances in medicine and technology, childbirth isn’t likely to get much easier on women from a biological perspective. Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin and University of Vienna revealed in new research a series of evolutionary trade-offs…
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Going back to the gym: how to avoid injuries after lockdown
After months in lockdown, gyms in England reopened on April 12. Many have already eagerly returned with plans to get back to their old fitness routines. But while it may be tempting to go straight back to what you used…
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The Cleaning Hack For Your Ceiling Fan You Need To Try
When you’re on a cleaning spree, you probably remember to dust all your surfaces and get the stains out of your countertops, but what about your ceiling fans? It’s one of those things in your house that you should absolutely…
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Dr MAI THI NGUYEN-KIM on the hidden chemistry that rules our lives
Hidden chemistry that rules our lives and loves: Dr MAI THI NGUYEN-KIM says you can transform your health once you’ve discovered its secrets As a chemist, sometimes I feel like the mother of an ugly child whose beauty only I…
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Sorting folklore from fact on the health benefits of garlic
Garlic is a food of legends, supposedly capable of providing protection against everything from common colds to heart disease—not to mention vampires and werewolves. But does it really ward off as many health ills as its reputation suggests? “That might…
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