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For the love of dog: How our canine companions evolved for affection

It's not just the food, your dog really does love you - and researcher Clive Wynne has done the studies to prove it




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Eating more slowly and dining with others can boost your health

From the mealtimes you keep and the speed at which you eat to your choice of dining companions, how you eat has a big impact on your health and waistline




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The mysterious microbes shifting humanity's place in the tree of life

Puzzling, slow-living microbes named after Loki, the trickster of Norse mythology, are helping solve one of evolution's biggest mysteries: the origin of complex life




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The antimatter factory about to solve the universe's greatest mystery

Why is there something rather than nothing? We’re finally making enough antimatter to extract an answer – and it might reveal the dark side of the universe too




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Is running or walking better for you? Here’s what the science says

Does pounding the pavement damage your joints? Can you get away with just walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and dispels some abiding myths




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The stunning east Asian city that dates to the dawn of civilisation

The mysterious Liangzhu civilisation was a neolithic "Venice of the East", rivalling ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia with its engineering marvels




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How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock

Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy




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We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time

Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down




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Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

Building muscle reduces the risk of cancer and stroke, boosts brainpower, burns through calories and more – it might even be better for you than cardio




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Is the universe conscious? It seems impossible until you do the maths

The question of how the brain gives rise to subjective experience is the hardest of all. Mathematicians think they can help, but their first attempts have thrown up some eye-popping conclusions




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UPDATE 1-Union opposes reopening U.S. meat plants as more workers die

The largest union representing U.S. meatpacking workers said on Friday it opposed the reopening of plants as the Trump administration had failed to guarantee workers' safety.




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UPDATE 2-IMF's Georgieva downbeat on global economic forecast, warns against protectionism

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Friday signaled a possible downward revision of global economic forecasts, and warned the United States and China against rekindling a trade war that could weaken a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.




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UPDATE 1-Republicans urge Trump to bar banks from shunning fossil fuel loans

A group of Republican lawmakers from energy-producing states on Friday called on President Donald Trump to prevent banks from halting loans and investments with companies that produce oil and other fossil fuels while they have access to federal assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Nearly 90 coronavirus cases reported at Polyus unit in Siberia

Nearly 90 cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded among employees of Polyus Krasnoyarsk, a unit of Russia's largest gold producer Polyus , the regional branch of Russia's consumer health watchdog said on Saturday.




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Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'.




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Urban tennis conquers city squares in corona times

Tennis in the time of coronavirus serves up a new sort of court as World Club players take their game to Munich's now empty squares and boulevards.




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No clowning around with masks on Mexico City metro

A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray riders' hands with disinfectant. Gavino Garay has more.




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Tabloid wins initial court battle against UK royal Meghan

London's High Court on Friday threw out part of a claim brought by Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, against a tabloid newspaper for breaching her privacy, ruling that it had not acted dishonestly. Lauren Anthony reports.




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Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk founder and electronic music pioneer, dies at 73

Florian Schneider, co-founder of pioneering German electronic band Kraftwerk, which influenced generations of pop and dance musicians with mesmerising tracks such as "Autobahn", has died of cancer aged 73, longtime bandmate Ralf Huetter said.




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NIH's Fauci: No Zika infections contracted within U.S.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease, says all of the Zika infections in the United States were contracted outside the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)




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United CEO testifies before House committee

The chief executive of United Airlines sat down before a House panel on Tuesday to testify about the forced removal on April 9 of a passenger from a Chicago flight, an incident that drew international condemnation.




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Britain honors World War Two VE Day anniversary

Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth addressed the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of World War Two on the continent. Lauren Anthony reports.




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No clowning around with masks on Mexico City metro

A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray riders' hands with disinfectant. Gavino Garay has more.




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Youth recreate Iraq's ancient Nineveh in VR technology

Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world. Francis Maguire reports.




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Plate tectonics may have started on Earth 3.2 billion years ago

Rocks from a 3.2-billion-year-old formation in Australia show changes in the direction of their magnetism over time that suggest plate tectonics started earlier than we thought




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Waste water tests could monitor 2 billion people for the coronavirus

We need to scale up testing efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, and looking for signs of virus RNA in our sewage could provide a shortcut




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Reports of an insect apocalypse are overblown but still concerning

While an alarming 9 per cent of insects on land are being lost each decade, the state of the world’s insects is much more nuanced than warnings of an insect apocalypse




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Frozen bull semen may have unleashed bluetongue virus on farm animals

The ongoing spread of bluetongue virus among European farm animals may have started when a cow was inseminated with infected bull semen stored from an earlier outbreak




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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk




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Is the universe conscious? It seems impossible until you do the maths

The question of how the brain gives rise to subjective experience is the hardest of all. Mathematicians think they can help, but their first attempts have thrown up some eye-popping conclusions




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Coronavirus: What does evidence say about schools reopening?

Many studies suggest coronavirus has low transmission rates among children, but there are still risks to reopening schools that were closed due to social distancing policies




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How to sniff out the good coronavirus studies from the bad

With social media, newspapers and politicians all espousing unverified covid-19 findings, use these seven signs to tell if a study should be treated with caution




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Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being

Finland’s two-year test of universal basic income has concluded that it doesn't seem to disincentivise working, and improves recipients’ mental and financial well-being




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Brain cells reach out to each other through miniature cages

Mouse neurons trapped inside cages grow long appendages to connect to each other. Trapping the cells allows us to precisely control their growth




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Fine dining in glass booths

A Dutch restaurant has come up with an idea on how to offer classy outdoor dining in the age of social distancing: small glass cabins built for two or three people, creating intimate cocoons on a public patio. Emma Jehle has more.




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'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast

Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports




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Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'.




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Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's Disease

Title: Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Meniere's Disease

Title: Meniere's Disease
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/4/2020 12:00:00 AM




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liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat

Title: liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive Thyroid

Title: Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive Thyroid
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Are Seniors Healthier?

Title: Are Seniors Healthier?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2005 12:00:00 AM




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FDA Nixes Vioxx-Like Pain Drug

Title: FDA Nixes Vioxx-Like Pain Drug
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK

Title: Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients

Title: Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling

Title: Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Breast Cancer Risks Not Same for Hispanic Women

Title: Breast Cancer Risks Not Same for Hispanic Women
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips

Title: Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Understanding Organic Foods

Title: Health Tip: Understanding Organic Foods
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Educational Program Urges Parents to Immunize Kids

Title: Educational Program Urges Parents to Immunize Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM