Robots have bottoms too

The Hippocratic Post - prostate

“Our team of scientists at Imperial College, London have developed a robotic rectum to help doctors and nurses detect prostate cancer. A rectal examination is often the first test a doctor or nurse uses to recognise a problem prostate. This determines whether they send a patient for further tests. The walnut-size gland sits below a man’s bladder, and […]

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Okinawa – the secrets of longevity

The Hippocratic Post - Okinawa

Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long enjoyed one of the longest life expectancies in the world. As well as having the highest population of centenarians, Okinawa also boasts low disability rates. This has been largely attributed to the Okinawa diet which is nutrient and calorie-rich. Although it includes a relatively small amount […]

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