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Calcium
Calcium is a nutrient that all living organisms need, including humans. It is the most abundant mineral in the body, and it is vital for bone health. Humans need calcium to build and maintain strong bones, and 99% of the body's calcium is in the bones and teeth.
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MAR 13, 2018
Immunology
One enzyme’s structure may hold the key to new treatments for a variety of diseases: diabetes, cancer, neurodegene
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAR 04, 2018
Earth & The Environment
A new study that looked at fossilized plant leaf waxes may provide new insight into historical climate patterns which we
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
FEB 08, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
The endocannabinoid system is a unique regulatory neurotransmitter system in the body.
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
FEB 07, 2018
Clinical & Molecular DX
A new sensing instrument that can now dissolve on its own inside the body could offer a host of opportunities for health
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 23, 2018
Cancer
Polyphenols are known to have anti-oxidant properties - they prevent oxidation, which can lead to cell damage in the bod
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
JAN 17, 2018
Cardiology
A new and improved blood test for diagnosing heart attacks measures a heart protein that increases greatly in number whe
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 15, 2018
Videos
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...
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Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 03, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
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Carmen Leitch
JAN 03, 2018
Cardiology
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...
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Kara Marker
DEC 18, 2017
Cardiology
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...
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Kara Marker
DEC 14, 2017
Cardiology
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...
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DEC 10, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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DEC 07, 2017
Cardiology
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...
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DEC 04, 2017
Earth & The Environment
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...
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DEC 01, 2017
Health & Medicine
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...
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NOV 29, 2017
Cardiology
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...
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NOV 16, 2017
Videos
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...
NOV 14, 2017
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...
Written By:
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NOV 09, 2017
Health & Medicine
When considering a healthy diet, milk can be an important part of what we eat and drink every day. It contains calc
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 02, 2017
Videos
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...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
OCT 25, 2017
Clinical & Molecular DX
Vitamin D, also known fondly as the “sunshine vitamin,” could potentailly play a role in lowering the r
...
OCT 09, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 09, 2017
Neuroscience
The lowly worm isn't usually considered an exciting or valuable animal. Many worms are stuck on the end of a ho
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 04, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have learned more about the mechanisms behind our body's natural abilities to repair small wounds.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch