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Men's sleep was found to be healthier than women's

An international team of scientists has found that men's sleep is more sound and efficient than women's sleep

Resistance of pathogens to antibiotics has been linked to vitamin deficiencies

Canadian scientists have identified a link between deficiencies of beneficial micronutrients in the body at an early age and antibiotic resistance in more mature years

Prolonged use of painkillers in youth led to mental illness in adulthood

People who took painkillers for a long time before age 25 have an increased risk of poorer mental health later in life

Are eggs good for health or not?

Researchers have long argued about how eggs affect human health

The most detailed map of the human brain in history has been published

Scientists have just unveiled the largest and most detailed "atlas" of the human brain yet

The incidence of COVID-19 in Russia increased by 22.3% during the week

A number of regions have announced the resumption of mask regime, primarily for staff and visitors to medical facilities

Light therapy helps prevent Alzheimer's disease

A study suggests that light therapy during sleep may help the brain's lymphatic system clear beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease

Lifestyle adjustments in pregnancy improved nervous system development

Following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy improves cognitive ability and social-emotional development in children at two years of age

Immersive augmented reality reduced preoperative stress

Using an app that explains how the surgery will go reduces patients' anxiety and worry before surgery

Experts have created an atlas of human kidney cells

Experts have compiled the most comprehensive atlas of human kidney cells, which contains information and three-dimensional images of healthy and damaged cells

Monkey embryos grew outside the uterus

Researchers cultured monkey embryos in the lab long enough to observe the beginning of organ formation and the development of the nervous system

Old people will have to save on gifts

In 2014, the purchase of greeting cups cost the government approximately 145 million rubles and thus became a rather large burden on the country's budget.

The Nobel Week has begun

The winners of the Nobel Prizes for 2014 will be named in Stockholm and Oslo from October 6 to 13. The name of the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine will be announced today.

Gel to repair spinal cord injuries

Activation of stem cells is the first step towards lung cancer

Lung stem cells that activate when damaged may be the cause of cancer.

New methods of early diagnosis of oncological diseases

The institute has developed early detection methods that can detect changes in cells years before they turn cancerous

Russia has synthesized oligonucleotides for the treatment of SMA

SMA is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of progressive muscle weakness that eventually leads to skeletal deterioration and respiratory failure

Dogs have been trained to detect stress in people with PTSD by smell

Scientists from Canada have shown in an experiment that the sensitive noses of assistance dogs can "smell" signs of stress in people with PTSD in the odor of their breath

Doctors have learned how to treat knees using a patient's own cells

A unique technology for restoring knee joints affected by osteoarthritis has been launched at Sechenov University

Scientists have successfully tested a "smart patch" to treat diabetes

A coin-sized sticker will allow sufferers to automatically monitor their blood glucose levels and receive insulin