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How oxytocin promotes social behavior

The neurotransmitter oxytocin strengthens our bonds with others. Researchers have now clarified what happens in the brain. © nopparit/ iStock The messenger oxytocin, known as...

How geography influences history

"The history of the world has a geography. And geography has a history," writes Christian Grataloup. The French geographer has already shown these connections in...

How red blood cells lower blood sugar levels

Red blood cells not only transport oxygen, they can also break down sugar. © Chiara Ricci-Tam The red blood cells supply our body with oxygen....

How close work could promote myopia

The number of people with myopia is increasing. What's behind it? © Liudmila Chernetska/ iStock More and more people worldwide are suffering from myopia. Screen...

Coffee and tea could reduce the risk of dementia

Can coffee reduce the risk of dementia? © amenic181/ iStock The causes of Alzheimer's and other dementias are only partially understood. However, it seems clear...

Being overweight makes you more susceptible to serious infections

Obesity not only promotes diabetes and other chronic diseases, it also makes people more susceptible to serious infections. © Nattakorn Maneerat/ iStock It is not...

In an emergency – veterinarian or specialized horse clinic?

© Vecteezy/Olga Nevskaya The advantages of horse clinics lie in their interdisciplinary and specialized expertise, modern diagnostics and inpatient monitoring. A particularly important advantage is...

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