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A long-term study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that older adults who follow a healthy diet are less likely ...

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A remarkable Viking treasure uncovered in North Yorkshire has revealed that Viking wealth stretched far beyond raiding ...

Cannabis is best known for its cannabinoids like THC and CBD, but new research shows that the plant hides even more chemical ...

Imagine a future where your TV remote, wireless keyboard, or smoke alarm never needs its batteries replaced. Thanks to new ...

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