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Long-duration space missions have lasting effects on spinal muscles

Astronauts who spend several months on the International Space Station have significant reductions in the size and density of paraspinal muscles of the trunk after returning to Earth, reports a study in Spine. Some changes in muscle composition are still present up to four years after long-duration spaceflight, according to the new research by Katelyn… Read More: Long-duration space missions have lasting effects on spinal muscles »

A scientific view of why CBD may help with fibromyalgia and migraines

Fibromyalgia and migraine patients could be forgiven for feeling rather helpless about their conditions since medical researchers have so far failed to ascertain a cause for either. While symptom-managing treatments have been developed for both, the lack of scientific understanding for these illnesses means they often have limited effectiveness and are prone to causing side… Read More: A scientific view of why CBD may help with fibromyalgia… »

Here’s How This Female-Founded Startup Is Promising To Revolutionise Your Sex Life

Ever thought of sex toys, lube—hell, even condoms as kinda tacky before? All bright colours and provocative imagery that just doesn’t compute with who you are? Well, no more! Maude is here, and their aim is simple; to make sex better for all people. Tired of seeing an outdated, over-assorted, and gendered approach to the… Read More: Here’s How This Female-Founded Startup Is Promising To Revolutionise Your… »