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  • Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch

    Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch

    Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence how much energy the body uses. This hormone, called FGF19 (fibroblast growth factor 19), activates processes that help the body spend…

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  • Conservative Management and Early Intensive Rehabilitation Following Haemorrhage of a Thoracic Intramedullary Spinal Cord Cavernoma: A Case Report

    Conservative Management and Early Intensive Rehabilitation Following Haemorrhage of a Thoracic Intramedullary Spinal Cord Cavernoma: A Case Report

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  • 55-year-old says he reversed his biological age to 20: How basic lifestyle habits helped him achieve longevity

    55-year-old says he reversed his biological age to 20: How basic lifestyle habits helped him achieve longevity

    As conversations around healthy ageing continue to rise, more people are turning their attention to practical ways to extend both lifespan and quality of life. Amid this shift, a 55-year-old man has gained widespread attention after claiming he…

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  • These Common Products May Be Sources of Microplastics

    These Common Products May Be Sources of Microplastics

    • Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste.
    • While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure.
    • Choosing glass, stainless steel and ceramics can help reduce your intake.

    A few years…

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  • Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever

    Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever

    Hong Kong has recorded one additional locally acquired case of chikungunya fever involving a woman who went hiking in Tsing Yi, bringing the total number of confirmed local cases of the mosquito-borne disease this year to 10.

    The Centre for Health…

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  • Nerve blocks and IV prochlorperazine now top recommendations for migraine relief in ERs – Medical Xpress

    1. Nerve blocks and IV prochlorperazine now top recommendations for migraine relief in ERs  Medical Xpress
    2. ‘Patients get relief’: Researchers recommending nerve blockers to treat migraines  CBC
    3. New research recommends use of nerve blocks in the…

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  • Face masks required for Surrey hospital accident and emergency visits

    Face masks required for Surrey hospital accident and emergency visits

    A hospital has asked people to wear face masks at its accident and emergency department.

    The Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford said the “temporary measure” was to “protect the health of our patients, visitors and staff”.

    It comes amid a…

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  • Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: Intracranial Versus Extracranial Approaches Compared

    Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: Intracranial Versus Extracranial Approaches Compared


    ATLANTA — Are neurostimulators implanted within the brain a better approach in epilepsy than less-invasive vagus nerve…

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