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Science and Technology

Episodes of fever during pregnancy increase the risk of having children with autism

Women who have had a high temperature during pregnancy are twice as likely as others to give birth to children with autism, according to scientists from the University of California, Davis (USA).
03 June 2012, 13:28

Ketamine has proven to be an extremely fast and effective antidepressant drug

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A drug and anesthetic, ketamine has proven to be an extremely fast-acting and effective antidepressant, reducing depression and suppressing suicidal tendencies in patients with manic-depressive psychosis within an hour.
02 June 2012, 13:02

Sour cherries have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect

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Tart cherries may reduce chronic inflammation, especially in those suffering from debilitating joint pain and arthritis. According to scientists from Oregon Health & Science University (USA), tart cherries contain more anti-inflammatory substances than any other food.
02 June 2012, 12:47

Fish oil fights weight loss

Fish oil enriched with omega-3 acids is an effective means of burning calories.
31 May 2012, 10:27

5 foods best at lowering cholesterol

Diet plays a key role in lowering cholesterol levels, and here are five foods that are best at doing this, and therefore protect your heart.
29 May 2012, 19:58

Seaweed may help treat arthritis

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Seaweed tablets may help treat arthritis, one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases.
29 May 2012, 18:12

Red wine has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora

Red wine, when consumed daily, has a positive effect on the microflora of the large intestine, as Spanish scientists recently discovered.
29 May 2012, 09:31

Garlic prevents the development of resistant bacteria

Some types of microorganisms are able to form a special biofilm that enhances their ability to resist the action of antibiotics.
29 May 2012, 09:23

Substances found in mango peel prevent the formation of fat cells

Is it possible to laugh at those who believe that a suspicious-looking grandmother's decoction will cure any ailment? Quite a few "herbs" hide enormous potential; let's remember at least the extract from milk thistle seeds, also known as bodyaga, also known as tatarnik, which contains silymarin (a mixture of four active components), which restores the liver even in the most serious cases, and in case of death cap poisoning, doctors rely only on it, because there is simply nothing better.
29 May 2012, 08:42

An effective way to eliminate the side effects of drugs is presented

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Dutch researchers have come up with a way to deliver drugs to the site of a patient's illness without causing side effects. They have also created a special camera that shoots at 25 million frames per second, which makes it possible to track the process.
28 May 2012, 10:13