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Origins of masturbation traced to primates 40 million years ago

Self-pleasure is a primeval practice  » Read More

‘Virgin’ crocodile found to have made herself pregnant

The first case in the world  » Read More

Psychedelic drugs to treat depression without causing hallucinations may finally be near

Findings may lead to new fast and long-lasting antidepressants, scientists say  » Read More

Study shows just how much toxic air office plants can remove in a single work day

‘This is the first time plants were tested for their ability to remove petrol-related compounds’  » Read More

Taking oestrogen pills for menopause ‘may increase risk of high blood pressure’

A study found that oral oestrogen was associated with a 14% higher risk of high blood pressure compared with oestrogen creams.  » Read More

Brisk walking or gardening could counteract genetic risk of diabetes – study

The findings suggest physical exercise should be promoted as a major strategy for prevention of type 2 diabetes.  » Read More

New blood test for 50 types of cancer sparks hope of ‘revolutionary’ breakthrough

Study’s results could mean blood test has potential to spot and rule out cancer in people with symptoms  » Read More

Polymer knee joint ‘could improve quality of life of osteoarthritis patients’

The prosthetic knee technology, called PEEK-OPTIMA, has been developed by Invibio.  » Read More

Alcohol dependency in adolescence linked with depression risk – study

Researchers also found that drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly did not predict the risk of depression.  » Read More

Blood thinners do not reduce miscarriage risk, new study suggests

Researchers are advising doctors to stop offering the blood thinner Low Molecular Weight Heparin (heparin) to patients with inherited thrombophilia.  » Read More

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