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Do redheads really need more anesthesia? Redheads are said to experience pain differently than other people and require higher doses of pain medications, depending on the drug used. Why?
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Dangerous 'superbugs' are a growing threat, and antibiotics can't stop their rise. What can? Traditional antibiotics drive bacteria toward drug resistance, so scientists are looking to viruses, CRISPR, designer molecules and protein swords for better treatments.
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RSV: Symptoms, treatments, antibodies and vaccines In healthy children and adults, RSV typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can cause more serious disease in infants, young kids and older people.

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What causes metal allergies?

By Anna Gora published

The symptoms of a metal allergy can vary in severity, but why do they happen?

Allergies
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Save $135 on this compact under-desk walking treadmill right now at Amazon

By James Frew published

There's a huge 34% discount on the UMAY Fitness Walking Pad, with three speed settings, a built-in LED display, and a suspension system for at-home exercise.

Exercise
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CBD reportedly discovered in plant that's not cannabis

By Emily Cooke published

Scientists say they've discovered CBD in a shrub that belongs to the same family as cannabis, although they've yet to publish the research.

Medicine & Drugs
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How does plaque cause cavities?

By Anna Gora published

A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions.

Health
On a wooden table is a wooden bowl containing the roots of the Chinese thorowax plant. There is also a pile of these roots in front of the bowl in the foreground of the image

Do traditional Chinese herbs actually 'heal'? This tool aims to find out.

By Emily Cooke published

A new tool may be able to predict the effectiveness of herbs used in traditional Chinese medicines — but what do experts think of its assessments?

Medicine & Drugs
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The beginner-friendly Hydrow Wave rowing machine is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon right now

By James Frew published

Don’t miss out on this massive $450 discount on one of our favorite rowing machines to perfect your technique and join virtual workouts from the comfort of your home.

Exercise
a mom and doctor wearing blue face masks chat near an infant boy who's being examined at doctor's appointment. he's seated next to a teddy bear

RSV drug shortage prompts CDC to adjust recommendations

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A new antibody shot called Beyfortus was recently approved to protect babies from RSV, but it's in short supply this season.

Medicine & Drugs
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Menstrual cycle linked to structural changes across whole brain

By Rebecca Sohn published

A study of 30 women with regular menstrual cycles suggests that the structure of the brain fluctuates in time with hormonal shifts.

Neuroscience
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Mammal cells use some viruses like vitamins, study hints

By Emily Cooke published

When added to mammalian cells, instead of activating inflammatory pathways as expected, one particular bacteriophage stimulated the cells to grow and survive.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Horrifying video reveals molting spider rustling in woman's ear

By Emily Cooke published

The spider in the woman's ear was making continuous, weird clicking and rustling noises that were so bad, she couldn't sleep.

Health
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