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Tamiflu seems to relieve noise-induced hearing loss in mice

Mice that were given a high dose of the antiviral drug oseltamivir phosphate, better known as Tamiflu, after prolonged and excessive noise exposure showed fewer signs of hearing loss compared with those not given the medication

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Male birth control injection causes reversible infertility in mice

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About 1 in 9 children in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD

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3D illustration of human brain walking between cookies, candies and other junk food. Building addiction on sweets and unhealthy lifestyle concept.

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Food, sex, drugs and more – are we addicted to addiction?

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To stay alive, try being more female

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To stay alive, try being more female

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Ancient viruses in the human genome linked to mental health conditions

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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?

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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?

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FGJJJ1 T lymphocytes and cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T lymphocyte cells (smaller round cells) attached

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Why viewing cancer as an ecosystem could lead to better treatments

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Why we still don't know exactly how bird flu is spreading between cows

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Why we still don't know exactly how bird flu is spreading between cows

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Acne-causing bacteria can treat dandruff by resetting scalp microbiome

An acid produced by an acne-causing bacterium reduced the severity of people's dandruff by adjusting their scalp's microbiome

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Zapping spinal cord injuries helps restore hand strength and movement

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Heatwaves seem to be driving severe asthma flare-ups in children

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Keto diet may accelerate organ ageing

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Food 'addiction' should be treated like drug abuse, claim doctors

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