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A baby in the womb

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The human placenta may not have a microbiome after all

Recent evidence that the placenta has its own community of microbes is now uncertain as it seems the experiments were corrupted by contamination

News

The MMR vaccine

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There have been more than 1000 cases of measles in the US this year

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Cholesterol

Definition

Cholesterol

A micromotor

Technology

Tiny drug-filled capsules motor around the body to target cancer cells

News

furry monster

Technology

Why video games struggle to navigate mental health’s tricky waters

Culture

Underground food farm

Mind

Don’t Miss: future food, altered mental states and healing minds

Culture

Applying sunscreen on beach

Technology

Safety of many sunscreen ingredients is in doubt – should we worry?

Insight

Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

Preventable harm sometimes occurs during surgery

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Half of all harm caused by medical care is preventable

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Using smart watches to monitor your heart could do more harm than good

Technology

Using smart watches to monitor your heart could do more harm than good

Fitness trackers like the Apple Watch now allow you to detect heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation. That's not always a good thing, says doctor Margaret McCartney

Comment

Humans

Sibling rivalry: How birth order affects your personality and health

Features

Environment

Costa Rica is banning the use of polystyrene packaging from 2021

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Menstrual cups are as safe and leakproof as tampons and pads

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People who think they’re overweight are more at risk for depression

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