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We've developed a new soft robot that is capable of turning on its own, allowing it to make its way through twisty mazes, even negotiating its way around moving obstacles. And it's all done using physical intelligence, rather than being guided by a computer, says researchers
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An emerging treatment known as cognitive functional therapy aims to help patients undo some of these unhelpful and restrictive practices, and learn to trust and move their body again
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The new strains include viruses that have been passed by humans to pigs, as well as some with genes originating from as far as North America, said researchers
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According to the researchers, this suggests that family members could benefit from lifestyle advice that is presently exclusively offered to patients
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PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, affecting 7-10 per cent of women of childbearing age
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The study was conducted on 110 children between the age of 10 and 13 who wore a sensor tracking their daily movement over the course of a week
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Given the size of apes and early humans, "downclimbing", considered trickier than climbing up, presented a significant physical challenge that their body structure would have responded through natural selection because of the risk of falls, the researchers said
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The experts came up with 10 suggestions for educators and parents to prevent the use of e-cigarettes among children
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A new study sponsored by McGill University investigates why persons living in Atlantic regions are more likely to develop melanoma than other Canadians
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The two genes were shown to actively "work" in the majority of human cancer types, suggesting that the discoveries might apply to additional malignancies with high quantities of the genes
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The discovery supports the notion that antioxidant-rich dietary supplements can hasten cancer growth and metastasis
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Recently published in Integrative Cancer Therapies, researchers conducted in-depth interviews with young, female cancer survivors with fertility challenges to collect information about their dietary intake and help inform the development of dietary interventions for this population
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Infective endocarditis is an uncommon but very serious disease that can present with many different symptoms, and thus may be challenging to diagnose, said ESC Guidelines
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We think reducing stigma around mental health is extremely important, but our study suggests that mental health posts on Social Media could have unforeseen consequences for people disclosing their mental health challenges, says Jenna McChesney
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According to a new study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute, obtaining adequate sleep can help children cope with the consequences of stressful surroundings
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The website outage-tracking site Down Detector said nearly 20,000 outage reports were logged by users in the US and the UK
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The findings of a new study by scientists at Madrid's CNIC confirm the importance of controlling traditional cardiovascular risks factors not only to preserve cardiovascular health, but also to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
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According to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the pulmonary distress commonly associated with the illness is generated not by lung injury, but by freshly populated T-cells entering the brain
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In the study, they involved 409 professionals with hiring experience and also made them hear an audio interview of the candidate, based on which they were asked about the job candidate's personality and future performance in the workplace
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According to a new study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute, obtaining adequate sleep can help children cope with the consequences of stressful surroundings
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Scientists at UC San Francisco are developing a new strategy to treating kidney failure that could one day eliminate the need for dialysis or the use of harsh medicines to suppress the immune system following a transplant
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In a recent study, a team of scientists from Allahabad University as well as from the University of Malaysia identified treatment of various cancers through a single anti-cancer compound found in tobacco leaves
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Plastics, including microplastics, are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, easily making their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world
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According to the study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, spending on mental health services increased by 53 per cent from March 2020 to August 2022 among a large group of people with employer-provided insurance