Health
Navel gazing: Checking your belly button can tell you a lot about your health
Navels, belly buttons, innies or outies … whatever term you use, your umbilicus may have plenty to tell you about the state of your health.
May 15, 2024
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Health
Low testosterone in men associated with an early death
It has long been thought that testosterone shortens men's lives. Studies in neutered animals and Korean eunuchs seem to confirm this. However, a new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, draws these findings ...
May 15, 2024
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Immunology
Iron fuels immune cells—and it could make asthma worse
You've likely heard that you can get iron from eating spinach and steak. You might also know that it's an essential trace element that is a major component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from ...
May 15, 2024
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Cardiac rehab is a proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that
For women with cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation programs save lives, but are still underused. New resources could help more women take control of their cardiac health.
May 15, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Difficult work arrangements force many women to stop breastfeeding early—here's how to prevent this
Research shows that six months of exclusive breastfeeding, and continuing until two years old or beyond, provide multiple benefits for the baby and mother.
May 15, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why is whooping cough surging in the UK? Falling vaccination rates may be the answer
A large outbreak of pertussis (more commonly known as whooping cough) has been ongoing in the UK since the beginning of 2024. There have been 2,793 confirmed cases so far this year. Sadly, five infant deaths due to whooping ...
May 15, 2024
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Health
I'm pregnant. Do I need a multivitamin?
Growing a healthy baby relies on getting enough nutrients while pregnant.
May 15, 2024
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154 million lives saved in 50 years: Five charts on the global success of vaccines
We know vaccines have been a miracle for public health. Now, new research led by the World Health Organization has found vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives in the past 50 years from 14 different diseases. ...
May 14, 2024
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Pelvic health problems are a common experience for women—why many don't get the help they need
Pelvic health problems—such as bladder and bowel leaks, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or vaginal prolapse—are a common experience for women. Yet despite how common these issues are and the serious effect they ...
May 14, 2024
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Neuroscience
Promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Every year roughly 1,000 Canadians are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). Some 4,000 Canadians are currently living with the disease.
May 14, 2024
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