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Study Dispels Belief That Alcohol Causes Depression
There is no truth to the long-held belief that alcohol causes depression, according to a study by researchers in Australia.
Crucial Pathway For fighting Gut Infection Discovered
An international team of researchers have found a crucial pathway for defending the human gut against infection.
Brain Atrophy Linked With Cognitive Decline In Diabetes
Cognitive decline in people with Type 2 Diabetes is likely due to brain atrophy like that seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Nobel Laureates Get Playful At Sketches Of Science Exhibition
"Playfulness is an absolute key component for real discovery," said Nobel Laureate Sir Tim Hunt at a new exhibition that showcases ingenious sketches by 50 Laureates.
Starry-Eyed Dung Beetles And Inside-Out Beer Goggles … It’s Ig Nobel Time
Scientists from Japan and Thailand have the dubious honor of being awarded this year's Ig Nobel Prize for Medicine and Public Health, respectively.
The Danger Of Having Too Few Gut Bacteria
An international team of scientists have found that having too few gut bacteria is associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes.
NTU Ramps Up 3D Printing With $30 Million Research Center
Soon, life-saving body parts such as corneas, skin and heart tissue may just be a click away, thanks to a new S$30 million 3D printing center in Singapore.
World Heart Federation Urges Global Tobacco Reduction
At the Tobacco End Game conference in New Delhi, The World Heart Federation called on countries worldwide to set a target year to end tobacco use in their populations.
Excess Coffee Toxic To Under-55s, Study
Drinking more than 28 cups of coffee a week or four cups a day may be bad for under-55s, according to a new study.
