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Health United KingdomHow Honey Helps Protect Against Lung Infections
A team of scientists affiliated with Aston University in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, have discovered that mānuka honey enhances the potency of an antibiotic when the two are combined, giving hope for improved treatment of a lung infection that's been challenging to heal.
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Health SwitzerlandTreatment for Down Syndrome Shows Big Promise
People with Down syndrome could soon have access to a treatment to improve their cognitive function, thanks to a team of researchers affiliated with the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, whose work shows great promise for those with the condition.
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Health IndiaLife Expectancy More Than Doubles, Thanks to Decades of Health Initiatives
In the 75 years since the country gained its independence, India has made enormous strides, most notably regarding healthcare, proof that health initiatives taken at all government levels have been successful over the last seven decades.
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Health USAThis Small Device Can Test Birth Defects Early On
A group of researchers affiliated with Columbia University in New York, United States, have developed a method to quickly identify extra or missing chromosomes in a cost-effective way, helping women better understand their reproductive mishaps and make more informed decisions.
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Society BrazilNew Law Against Drunk Driving Paves the Way for Safer Roads
Following a decade of debates and hurdles, Brazil can finally enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding driving under the influence, thus granting police forces the authority to impose breathalyzer tests on drivers suspected of drunk driving.