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Listerine, Cancer: Is there any connection?
Listerine has a fascinating history. Originally invented as a surgical antiseptic, the mixture of menthol and essential oils was then ...
44,000-year-old mummified wolf discovered well-preserved
This is one big, bad — and old — wolf. Researchers are examining a 44,000-year-old mummified wolf in Russia deemed ...
After dementia killed her mother a medical researcher looks for a cure
Looking to save herself from a rare brain disease, she helped discover a treatment that may help millions of others. ...
Texas’ State Mammal Gets New Name
A group of armadillos originally thought to be a single species may actually be four separate species, research has found. ...
Many ‘healthy’ adults may have undiagnosed heart valve disease: study
Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke ...
Multivitamins do not help you live longer: new study
Chew on this — a new study finds that millions of Americans are taking multivitamins to prevent disease even though ...
The Earth’s inner core is ‘backtracking’ — here’s how it might impact daily life
The wheel of time isn’t turning like it used to. Scientists have discovered that our planet’s core has been rotating ...
Liraglutide, exercise key to weight loss, bone strength: study
Talk about a leg up. Researchers say that taking a popular obesity medication and exercising regularly can lead to weight ...
Older adults taking aspirin to prevent heart attack despite risks
Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack ...
Jumping leeches are here to haunt your dreams
For decades, scientists have posed one interesting question about leeches—can they jump? While the idea of jumping leeches might sound ...
