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Blood-clotting drug derived from pigs can now be made synthetically

Heparin prevents blood clotting and is used in many surgeries Lucca Medical/Alami The currently widely used anticoagulant drug is heparin Harvested from the intestines of a trillion pigs each year, which means there is a risk of accidental or intentional contamination and infection. Now, a synthetic approach can eliminate much of the risk. “We think

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Intermittent fasting linked to a higher risk of heart disease death

Eating within 8 hours, commonly known as the 16:8 diet, is a popular form of fasting Cristina Pedrazzini/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Restricting eating to eight hours a day (a popular form of intermittent fasting) increases the risk of death from heart disease. But some scientists believe that people with pre-existing health conditions may unknowingly choose

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‘Forever chemicals’ or PFAS have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale

Food packaging may contain potentially hazardous chemicals Pirin Petunia/Getty Images Food packaging and utensils often contain up to 68 “forever chemicals” that can pose health risks, many of which may not be recognized by regulators. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic chemicals used in the production of goods such as nonstick

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Living With a Messy Partner? Tips for Handling Different Organization Habits

Tracy McCubbin, who has been decluttering for two decades and lives by the motto “Don’t put it down, put it away,” last year married a man she describes as “very messy.” man. Both admitted their unlikely pairing was a “cosmic joke”. When the two first moved in together, Ms. McCubbin put blue painter’s tape on

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Teen sweat has distinct chemical make-up with notes of musk and urine

Body odor usually becomes worse around puberty Carlos Baquero/Alami Teenagers appear to produce chemicals in their sweat that can cause body odor, which can smell like urine, musk, or sandalwood. Understanding these chemicals may lead to more effective odor control methods, such as better deodorants. The compounds in sweat are volatile, which means they can

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