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Chewing gum: another way for microplastics to enter your body?

We are riddled with microplastics. It is in our bloodstream, in our lungs, in our liver – pretty much anywhere you look in the human body, you will find minuscule bits of plastic.

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The anatomy of fight-ending blows and chokes in combat sports

The anatomy of fight-ending blows and chokes in combat sports

The human body has evolved to shield its vital organs, from the brain’s hard skull and meninges to the ribs and sternum protecting the heart and lungs. Even abdominal structures are safeguarded by muscular layers. In contact sports, understanding these vulnerabilities can give competitors the edge, allowing them to take…

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Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms

Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms

The woman was diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis from rat lungworm, a parasitic worm that gets into the human body typically through contaminated food.

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Unusual signs of Vitamin D deficiency everyone must know

Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin, is important for several body functions, including heart activity. The human body needs 25-hydroxy vitamin D between 20 and 40 ng/mL to function properly and vitamin D levels less than this can affect the major organ systems of the body.

The Times of India

Magnum photographer Olivia Arthur’s 'Murmurings of the Skin' is an intimate exploration of the human body

Olivia Arthur's new photo book explores the complicated relationship between people, their bodies, and new technological advances

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: "Our ability to have a digital twin of the human is plausible."

In a recent interview with Cleo Abram, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggests there could be digital twins of actual humans in the future.

Tonsils can grow back after they’ve been removed – here’s which other body parts can regenerate

The human body is composed of over 37 trillion cells, each with a limited lifespan. These cells are continuously replaced to maintain organ and system function. Yet over time, or as a result of damage, the number of functioning cells can decrease to a level that causes symptoms or even…

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Whole-body deodorants: a solution to a non-existent problem

Whole-body deodorants: a solution to a non-existent problem

Step into any supermarket or pharmacy, and you’ll find aisles brimming with products designed to make you smell “fresh”, feel “clean”, or somehow achieve a level of “purity” that no human body naturally possesses.

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What do electrolytes do for your body?

What do electrolytes do for your body?

"Whether people are athletes or not, the human body is constantly losing water through normal human functions"

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick

For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a competitive edge.

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Most of the atoms in your body left the Milky Way on a 'cosmic conveyor belt' long before you were born, new study reveals

Most of the atoms in your body left the Milky Way on a 'cosmic conveyor belt' long before you were born, new study reveals

New research suggests that most of the atoms within the human body likely spent part of their lives drifting beyond the Milky Way on a cosmic "conveyor belt," before eventually returning to our galaxy.

5 warning signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency in your feet you shouldn't ignore

5 warning signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency in your feet you shouldn't ignore

The symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency can silently creep in affecting your moods, energy levels, and interest in daily activities. As lethargy takes over, you may find it increasingly difficult to stay motivated. Vitamin B12 is a crucial nutrient that plays an important role in maintaining the health of your…

The Times of India

‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal

‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal

Townsville bishop Timothy Harris, who provided care to families of Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj, says the path to recovery will be long

The Guardian - AU

Motion in Stillness – compelling exhibition explores the art of dance and movement

Motion in Stillness – compelling exhibition explores the art of dance and movement

The word “choreography” comes from the ancient Greek χορεία (choreia) and γραφή (graphos). It means the writing of movement. In Motion in Stillness: Dance and the Human Body in Movement, presented by Vortic and Victoria Miro at the Victoria Miro in London, a group of painters and sculptures are taking…

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Future wearable devices could draw power through your body using background 6G cellphone signals

Excess energy from wireless 6G networks could be harvested by a copper coil and the human body.

Iconic '80s horror The Fly was a big inspiration for new Wolf Man movie, says director: "This is about the tragedy of the human body falling apart"

Leigh Whannell also explains how Julia Garner's performance is reminiscent of Shelley Duvall's in The Shining

Scientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body

Scientists published more than three dozen papers as part of the Human Cell Atlas, an effort to map the human body cell by cell.

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Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells

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Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world.

“My Eye Is Gradually Losing Its Color”: 120 Interesting Human Body Pics

From extreme close-ups of skin, to the effects of chemotherapy on nails, burns, bruises and even eye transplants... There's something here for anyone who has a morbid fascination with the human body. The post “My Eye Is Gradually Losing Its Color”: 120 Interesting Human Body Pics first appeared on Bored…

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Research team uses the human body to power wearables — addresses major obstacle of conventional batteries

The human body can effectively power many wearables without the need for a battery, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. Their power-over-skin technology was able to provide sufficient energy for a variety of devices.

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How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy

If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour.

I tested a NASA-inspired office chair used by a former US President — and it’s the most comfortable chair I’ve ever used

The BodyBilt Classic 2500 Series is a hand made office chair with plenty of customization options that fuses ergonomics with comfort almost perfectly.

The Times of India

Are you aware about different formulations of iron tablets?

Iron is an essential mineral that the human body needs in the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, and weakened immunity. If you are iron-deficient, it is advisable to consult a doctor and…

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After Extended Space Mission

NASA astronaut hospitalized as precaution after space mission; health monitored closely. Space missions' impact on human body and NASA's commitment to astr...

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