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Weird 'harmless' microbes may play a pivotal role in colorectal cancer

Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer

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Nighttime light exposure linked to heart disease in largest study yet

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Fibroblast cells, which contribute to the formation of connective tissue but are also involved in scarring

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Fresh understanding of how mouths heal may lead to a 'scar-free world'

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EHNFPG Woman use an oestrogen patch for a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), in order to releive the undesirable effects of menopause.

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Could hormone implants allow us to boost focus, endurance and libido?

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Can a microbe in soil alter your brain chemistry to improve your mood?

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You’ve been sold a giant myth when it comes to improving your health

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Polycystic ovary syndrome may be passed on via chemical tags on DNA

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Single antiviral shot could offer better protection than flu vaccines

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Altered gut microbiome linked to fertility issues in people with PCOS

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Gastric bypass surgery may cut the risk of bowel cancer

Weight-loss surgery seems to lower the risk of colorectal cancer by changing where bile acids enter the small intestine, raising the possibility of developing treatments that mimic these effects

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How might society react to babies with two genetic fathers?

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Cancer cells steal mitochondria from nerve cells to fuel their spread

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Heart attacks are no longer the leading cause of death in the US

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Women's pelvises are shrinking – how is that changing childbirth?

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