Genetics

Gene responsible for severe facial defects identified

Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital disease, affecting early fetal development. This syndrome includes malformations of varying severity, affecting different parts of the face. Its causes and modes of transmission are ...

Oncology & Cancer

Testicular cancer: Are you at risk?

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

COVID-19 during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in children

Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. It is titled, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

The far-reaching consequences of child abuse

Adverse childhood experiences in mothers can affect their children's mental and physical health, as researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin now report in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found ...

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