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What is Diclofenac (Voltaren)?

Jul 12 2017

Diclofenac is often used to treat pain, tenderness, swelling and stillness resulting from various types of arthritis.

What Is Culture? | Definition of Culture

Jul 12 2017

Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts

Eat Better, Live Longer? Small Food Changes Make a Difference

Jul 12 2017

Making even small changes in your diet really can help you live longer, a new study shows.

Worldwide Daily Step Counts: Here Are the Countries with the Highest & Lowest

Jul 12 2017

A new study analyzed anonymous smartphone data from more than 700,000 people in 111 countries to track step counts around the world.

Flea Market Find: World War II Enigma Machine Sells for $51,000

Jul 12 2017

A German Enigma machine found at a flea market in Bucharest, Romania, has sold for about $51,000 at auction.

Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'

Jul 12 2017

Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.

How Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf Birthed Such an Enormous Berg

Jul 12 2017

The calving of a massive iceberg from Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf progressed rapidly in recent months, growing from a crack that first appeared in 2010.

Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check Out These Amazon Prime Day Deals

Jul 11 2017

For those who want the force to be with them, a ton of Star Wars-themed deals are being offered today, from a Yoda-shaped alarm clock to a Bantha costume for Fido.

Beer and Birthdays: Personal Roman Letters Unearthed Near Hadrian's Wall

Jul 11 2017

A cache of ink-written letters unearthed near an ancient Roman fort is revealing insights about life in a frontier post of the Roman Empire.

Meet the Beetles: Stunning Museum Specimens from London

Jul 11 2017

Approximately 10 million beetle specimens make up the Coleoptera collection at the Natural History Museum in London.

I Know Your Next Move: Game Reveals How the Brain Strategizes

Jul 11 2017

In a new study, brain scans taken during a strategy game reveal how people strategize about what they think their opponent will do.

Amazon Prime Day: The Best Science Kit Deals

Jul 11 2017

From gross and slimy to gleaming, these science kits are sure to be fun and educational for your kids.

Why Does the Holy Communion Wafer Need Gluten?

Jul 11 2017

The purity of bread matters to the Catholic Church.

Atorvastatin (Generic Lipitor): Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Jul 11 2017

Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is sold under the brand name Lipitor.

Camels: Facts, Types & Pictures

Jul 11 2017

Camels are mammals with long legs, a big-lipped snout and a humped back. There are two types of camels: dromedary camels, which have one hump, and Bactrian camels, which have two humps.