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Tag Archives: health
How healthy the Baltic Sea and its fish are
Ecotoxicologist Randel Kreitsberg writes about the health of the Baltic Sea and its fish (that by the way, also get cancer). Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged Baltic Sea, cancer, DDT, fish, health, pollution, toxicology, toxins
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Health as a value, health as a right
Philosopher Francesco Orsi analyzes how health came out on top of fundamental values in the coronavirus pandemics. Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Research
Tagged coronavirus, health, lockdown, rights, sacrifice, values
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Everyone’s nature conservation – what can you do?
Ecologist Aveliina Helm elaborates on what everyone can do for nature conservation. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biodiversity, conservation, ecology, ecosystems, environment, health, nature
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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia
Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged genetics, health, Health technologies, medical genetics
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Genetically Diverse Parents Have Taller and Smarter Kids
A global gene study shows that children of genetically diverse parents are on average taller and smarter. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged evolutionary history, gene study, genetic similarity, genetical diversity, genetics, global study, health
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Facing the Truth of Growing Old
Let’s face it: most of us are afraid of growing old. But how to age gracefully? What is age management and how does it differ from anti-ageing treatments? Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged age management, ageing, anti-ageing medicine, depression, health, hormone therapies, lifestyle, longevity, mental health
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Health in 2032: Many Elderly People, But No Retirement
What will health and medicine be like in 2032? University of Tartu professors discuss healthcare, new medical technologies, advances in genetics, and more. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Medical sciences, Research
Tagged brain stimulation, diagnostics, Estonia, future, genetic risks, genome sequencing, health, health behaviour, health insurance, healthcare, medical technologies, medicine
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