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A new study published today in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows how bones in mammals are negatively impacted by calorie restriction, and particularly by the combination of exercise and calorie restriction. Maya Styner, MD, associate professor of medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, is the senior author on the study. “These findings were somewhat of a […]
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Papillomavirus has traditionally been considered strictly a sexually transmitted disease, but a recent study found that rabbit and mouse papillomaviruses could be transferred by blood to their respective hosts. Penn State researchers on the study said this raises the possibility that human papillomavirus (HPV) may also be transferable by blood in humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Family of five! Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole Johnson, are now the proud parents of a third baby. “Family of 5!” the Olympian, 34, captioned a Wednesday, September 11, Instagram upload. “Welcome @mavericknphelps to the world! Born 9-9-19. Mama and baby are healthy and the boys are pumped to be big bros! #housefullofboys.” The Olympian, 34, announced in March […]
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A computer screen, a blank wall and no window. That’s the uninspiring reality for millions of Australian office workers and students every day—and the perfect recipe for mental fatigue. But what if we injected a bit of nature, blue sky, greenery and a view in the office space? University of South Australia Ph.D. student Bridgette Minuzzo has done just that […]
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Another Downton Abbey darling! Allen Leech is expecting his first child with his pregnant wife, Jessica Blair Herman. The couple debuted the actress’ baby bump at the Monday, September 9, premiere of the Downton Abbey movie. The mom-to-be’s budding belly was on display in a long-sleeved gold gown, while her husband, 38, rocked a dark suit and bow tie. The […]
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The Kardashian-West household has a new family dynamic! Kim Kardashian admitted that her kids have been getting along better since Psalm’s May birth. “My two older kids would fight a little bit and now, since the baby’s here, everyone gets along, everyone loves each other,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, told Entertainment Tonight on Monday, September 9. […]
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Imperial College London researchers have developed a new urine test that looks to chemical fingerprints for more precise zinc testing. This new approach, outlined in a new paper published in Metallomics, could provide more specific tests to warn of zinc deficiency—particularly in developing countries. Caroline Brogan spoke to lead author Dr. Rebekah Moore, from Imperial’s Department of Earth Science and […]
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It’s been two weeks since Sean Duffy announced his Congress exit over his and Rachel Campos-Duffy’s ninth baby’s “complications,” and the couple are sharing more details. “We have some holes in the heart and are gonna need open-heart surgery,” the Real World: Boston alum, 47, said on the Monday, September 9, episode of The View. “As any political family, I […]
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Want to see a rare exhibit of photographs, featuring creatures you’ve only heard about in hushed rumors? The Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., is ready to hook you up. Hint: It’s not unicorns. It’s not even wee Scandinavian fairy folk in pointy hats. It’s an exhibit of photographs of ordinary Swedish dads, simply taking advantage of Sweden’s generous parental leave […]
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Scientists from the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, have, for the first time, discovered a family of proteins that are associated with lower blood sugar levels among obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Their research is published today in the international journal Nature Communications. The study showed that patients with type 2 diabetes who have high levels of the […]
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