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Montana underground coal mine collapses

Three workers were injured when part of an underground coal mine collapsed in southern...

Artificial sweeteners promote cancer and vascular disease

Sugar or sweetener? Neither is really healthy, as new research shows. Indeed, despite being...

1 in 10 remains (partially) conscious during complete anaesthesia

As many as 10 percent of the patients who are brought under full anesthesia...

Why is walking so healthy?

Walking is just as good as walking to prevent cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. This is...

Coffee before your workout helps to burn more fat

Caffeine is known for its stimulating effects on a mental level and is the...

The link between oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s

Several studies have already shown a link between oral health, more specifically periodontal disease,...

Is it healthy for children to sleep with their pets?

The presence of a pet in a child’s bedroom is not detrimental to the quality of...

Why Neptune and Uranus are different shades of blue

Uranus and Neptune, the planets that are the furthest away from our star —...

New HIV variant discovered in the Netherlands surprises researchers

A recent study conducted in almost a dozen countries indicates the discovery of a...

No one can win a nuclear war, says nuclear powers

No one can win a nuclear war, according to the world’s largest nuclear power....