The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which one out of 10 babies were born prematurely.
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U.S. making no progress in protecting pregnancy health, March of Dimes report card says
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Tinnitus Is Somehow Linked to a Crucial Bodily Function : ScienceAlert
Those who have never endured the relentless ringing of tinnitus can only dream of the torment. In fact, a bad dream may be the closest some get to experiencing anything like it.
The subjective sound, which can also be a hissing, buzzing, or…
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They just call it ‘the virus’: mosquito-borne illnesses heap misery on Cubans affected by Hurricane Melissa | Global development
Maidel Jorge, a 36-year-old farmer, sweats as he chops down a tree to collect wood for cooking: the early November weather in eastern Cuba is still as hot as summer. The tree was young, so the wood is green, which means it will take longer to…
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Cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain captured in remarkable detail
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear and watery liquid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. Its functions include protecting parts of the nervous system, delivering nutrients and removing metabolic waste.
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HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening
The Health and Human Services Department is proposing new initiatives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a program to increase hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, as part of a broader push to restructure the…
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Minnesota has one of the nation's lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rates
Minnesota has seen one of the nation’s sharpest drops in measles herd immunity among kindergartners, falling well below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. A rise in nonmedical exemptions, especially at private schools, is one factor…
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New Diabetes Pill Works as Well as Ozempic For Weight Loss, Trial Finds : ScienceAlert
A major new clinical trial involving more than 1,600 people has found that a GLP-1 pill form of the drug orforglipron works about as well as injectable semaglutide for people with type 2 diabetes.
Following an experiment conducted over 72…
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Last-minute surgery changes? Experts share tips on how to handle canceled surgeries
Preparing for surgery can be scary. In addition to the medical issues, having surgery involves a lot of prep. You may need to coordinate childcare, transportation, finances and time off work. Designate a caregiver. Stop taking certain medications…
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Want to drastically cut down your Heart Attack risk? Lower this stat, says leading study
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), demonstrates how early LDL cholesterol reduction, helps people protect their heart health. Research indicates that early LDL cholesterol reduction creates positive changes…
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The 100 Riskiest Decisions You’ll Likely Ever Make, According To Psychologists
What’s the riskiest decision you ever made? If the results of a new study are to be believed, there’s a pretty good chance you just answered either “quit my job” or “accept a new one” – or perhaps you’re one of the few whose…
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