Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood. But researchers like me are still figuring out what these ...
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Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When ...
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Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes. The way that male sex hormones activate pathways in the developing ...
Feb 6, 2024
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Meat-eaters who take part in "Veganuary" could cut their saturated fat and cholesterol intake but may also miss out on vital micronutrients, according to a new study.
Jan 2, 2024
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft ...
Dec 27, 2023
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Using human "mini-brain" models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a ...
Aug 10, 2023
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Pregnant individuals who had a previous COVID-19 infection and received a full course of COVID-19 vaccination and a booster have the strongest immune protection from the disease—and pass that protection along to their unborn ...
Aug 10, 2023
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A potentially dangerous trend has gained prominence on TikTok, with a number of people mixing borax into water and drinking it for supposed health benefits.
Jul 26, 2023
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Most mothers who took prescription anti-seizure medications during pregnancy can breathe a sigh of relief: A new study published today in The Lancet Neurology has found that young children who were exposed to commonly-prescribed ...
Jul 19, 2023
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As second-time moms await the arrival of their new baby, many may think about what it will mean to raise two children instead of one, but most don't worry excessively about bonding with their second child or whether they ...
Jun 15, 2023
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