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Medical News Today: Escitalopram: What you need to know
Escitalopram is the generic name for the antidepressant Lexapro. It can help balance levels of serotonin in the brain, and…
Obese people outnumber smokers two to one
New figures show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and…
Tobacco smoking and risk of 36 cardiovascular disease subtypes: fatal and non-fatal outcomes in a large prospective Australian study
Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. Evidence on the relation of smoking to…
Medical News Today: What to know about Trintellix
Trintellix is an antidepressant that can help treat major depressive disorder. This article provides an overview of Trintellix, including its…
Superhydrophobic ‘nanoflower’ for biomedical applications
Plant leaves have a natural superpower — they’re designed with water repelling characteristics. Called a superhydrophobic surface, this trait allows…
Sister, neighbor, friend: Thinking about multiple roles boosts kids’ performance
A typical child plays many roles, such as friend, neighbor, son or daughter. Simply reminding children of that fact can…
Can we feed 11 billion people while preventing the spread of infectious disease?
A new article describes how the increase in population and the need to feed everyone will give rise to human…
Why do mosquitoes choose humans?
Most of the 3,000+ mosquito species are opportunistic, but researchers are most interested in the mosquitoes that scientists call ‘disease…
Astronomers help wage war on cancer
Techniques developed by astronomers could help in the fight against breast and skin cancer.