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Researchers have discovered that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common hospital-acquired bacterium, can digest a type of medical plastic used in stitches,…
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When Grace Davidson held her newborn daughter Amy for the first time this February, she became the first woman in…
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Smoking is a well-known health risk, but recent research shows that quitting can deliver significant benefits no matter your age.…
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