Health
What happens to your vagina as you age?
The vagina is an internal organ with a complex ecosystem, influenced by circulating hormone levels which change during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause.
Dec 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Filling data gaps to assess the role of education in fertility decline
Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have introduced an innovative methodology for reconstructing data on fertility and education, particularly in developing countries with inconsistent ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies
A special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Penn State and University of Pennsylvania study. The researchers said their results could change pregnancy care ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Medical research
Vagus nerve active during exercise, research finds
The vagus nerve, known for its role in 'resting and digesting,' has now been found to have an important role in exercise, helping the heart pump blood, which delivers oxygen around the body.
Sep 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New findings illuminate asbestos-induced mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive type of cancer that primarily affects the thin tissue lining of the chest and the abdomen. It leads to approximately 3,200 deaths per year in the U.S. and is often caused by exposure to asbestos.
Sep 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bangladesh is struggling to cope with a record dengue outbreak in which 778 people have died
Bangladesh is struggling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, with experts saying a lack of a coordinated response is causing more deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease.
Sep 15, 2023
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Health
Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe—the WHO is trying to make it safer
For approximately 80% of the world's population, the first stop after catching a cold or breaking a bone isn't the hospital—maybe because there isn't one nearby, or they can't afford it. Instead, the first step is consulting ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Biomedical technology
A low-cost, eco-friendly COVID test
The availability of rapid, accessible testing was integral to overcoming the worst surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be necessary to keep up with emerging variants. However, these tests come with unfortunate costs.
Sep 4, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Researchers design transistor that can adhere to internal organs like tape
Sticking an implantable sensor to the surface of a beating heart usually requires suturing around the periphery of the sensor or copious amounts of adhesive layered between the sensor and the heart. In both cases, such a ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Health
Why it's bad to always suck your stomach in
Our abdominal muscles are among the hardest-working muscles in the body. They are involved in nearly every move we make, keeping the body stable and balanced, protecting our spine and even ensuring our internal organs stay ...
Jul 31, 2023
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