The way babies and their caregivers communicate is similar all over the world
Misc

The way babies and their caregivers communicate is similar all over the world

Whether in an affluent setting or a culturally distinct poor corner of the world, parents and babies...
New lung regeneration technique may lessen shortage of lungs for transplantation
Misc

New lung regeneration technique may lessen shortage of lungs for transplantation

To stay alive, many patients with advanced diseases must undergo organ transplantation, meaning rece...
Less extensive mastectomy is an option for more women with breast cancer
Women’s Health

Less extensive mastectomy is an option for more women with breast cancer

A mastectomy procedure that leaves the surface of the breast intact was found to be a safe option fo...
Stress in Middle Age is on the Rise in America: Africa Needs a Check Up Too
Misc

Stress in Middle Age is on the Rise in America: Africa Needs a Check Up Too

How well are middle-aged persons in Africa coping with stress? Is their stress level on the rise? An...
Artificial intelligence helps predict future risk of breast cancer
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Artificial intelligence helps predict future risk of breast cancer

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. As such, there is interest in finding ways to detect t...
Coping With Unexplainable Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
Women’s Health

Coping With Unexplainable Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women

I’ve been battling aching pain between my hips for over a year now, but it just won’t go away. I hav...
What’s in that box? Simple objects encourage a child’s imagination more than we realize
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What’s in that box? Simple objects encourage a child’s imagination more than we realize

Before spending a lot of money on an expensive toy for your young child, you should know that simple...
Drug combination achieves 94% success for treatment-resistant gonorrhea
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Drug combination achieves 94% success for treatment-resistant gonorrhea

Ceftriaxone is still the "go-to" drug for treatment of gonorrhea. However, resistance to cefriaxone...
Start early, start strong: The WHO recommends more physical activity for children under 5 years
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Start early, start strong: The WHO recommends more physical activity for children under 5 years

The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour an...
Eating one’s own placenta is a fad that should NOT be emulated
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Eating one’s own placenta is a fad that should NOT be emulated

You may find it shocking that some people eat their own placenta, claiming it provides health benefi...
More on the genetic root of cleft palate and lips
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More on the genetic root of cleft palate and lips

Cleft lip and palate is the second most common birth defect in the world, and is most likely the res...
Advanced technology brings us closer to needleless vaccines
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Advanced technology brings us closer to needleless vaccines

Many vaccines are delivered through painful injections, while those that are available for oral deli...