The techniques that computational linguistics use in analysing the Bard’s works, which include quantifying subtle variations of attributes in large amounts of data, are also used in diagnosing cancer. In a study published in the journal Plos One, a team of researchers at Newcastle University in Australia applied a simple and novel ranking method in me
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A review from the Food and Drug Administration in the US concludes that menthol cigarettes pose greater health risks to consumers and that banning them in the market could greatly benefit the public. Combining menthol with tobacco has become a great way for smokers to enjoy their cigarettes. The cooling and anaesthetic qualities of menthol make tobacco tast
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There’s no magic formula for relationship success. To stay happy and satisfied with your romantic life, every little thing counts. If you’re working to improve your marriage, these 15 habits of happy couples might help you. You go to bed at the same time. Happy couples couldn’t go to bed without their significant others beside them. They
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As scientific evidences flourish, more and more clinics, hospitals and health practitioners are combining alternative medicine with traditional medical care to provide better health services. Just recently, US researchers found that integrative medicine may promote pain relief and better mood among patients. A new study, which involved 252 patients at nine
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An all-time favourite treat of many is becoming the centre of attention of many health experts. New research supports the idea that cacao – the main ingredient in chocolates, provides people with some kind of ‘defence shield’ against stroke. Researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden tracked the diet of 37,000 men as well as their overa
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Divorced couples or those who don’t live together often resort to custodial arrangements in which the baby has to stay in a parent’s house for a night or two per week, and then back to the house of the primary caregiver. This parenting plan however, may be undermining the child’s relationship with both parents and the quality of relationshi
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Whilst most pet owners understand the joy their furry friends bring, few people know that the benefits of owning a pet extend way beyond improving our mood and overall happiness. Our pets could also teach us some important life lessons that can greatly help us improve our health and well-being. Here are some of the things your pets can teach you: Take a na
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Have you ever tried losing weight only to find yourself frustrated because your efforts were not getting you anywhere? There’s no miracle solution to getting fit. It’s all about eating right, exercising, and getting quality rest and sleep. Nonetheless, we often engage in some habits that keep on sabotaging all our hard work. If you find yourself
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A large-scale study involving 6.5 million adults in Sweden found that people with bipolar disorder tend to die earlier than the general population. Females with this mental illness die an average of 9 years earlier whilst males die an average of eight-and-a-half years earlier. Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a condition affecting
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Until today, there is a growing controversy about sexual addiction or hypersexuality. In fact, experts are still debating whether it should be considered an ‘addiction’ or a mental illness. What is sexual addiction? Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterised by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Just
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