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A scanning electron micrograph of blood from someone with iron deficiency anaemia, showing irregularly-shaped, small red blood cells

Health

Almost 40 per cent of US girls and young women have low iron levels

Rising rates of vegetarianism and veganism may be causing iron deficiency, a condition that also commonly occurs due to heavy periods

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Health

Swapping table salt for a potassium alternative cuts blood pressure

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3d illustration. Set of a three small laboratory test tubes with different colored liquids on an isolated background. Science and laboratory equipment concept.

Chemistry

The surprisingly useful liquids that mop up gases like a sponge

Features

US proposes to ease blood donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men

Health

US proposes to ease blood donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men

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Okra partly sliced up on a chopping board

Health

Gel made from okra stops bleeding in damaged hearts

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A scanning electron microscopy and computer generated image of DNA molecules and red blood cells

Health

Gene therapy trial shows early success in people with haemophilia B

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Graphene tattoo

Technology

Temporary graphene tattoos could continuously monitor blood pressure

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A coloured 3D CT scan of kidneys

Health

High blood pressure may be treated by burning nerves near the kidneys

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Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) in flight, Mexico

Life

Vampire bats adapted to drinking blood by shedding several genes

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Yoga session

Health

Doing yoga at least once a week may help to lower blood pressure

A large real-world study adds to clinical trial evidence that people who do yoga tend to have lower blood pressure, which may prevent heart attacks and strokes

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Technology

Corkscrew-shaped robot swims through blood vessels to clear blockages

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Health

Probiotics may prevent bacterial infection of the blood in mice

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Physics

Explosive gas from a gun can mask crime scene blood spatter patterns

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Health

The fluid in between your cells could help reveal health problems

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