Psychological factors, especially related to body image, may affect the risk of complications after breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical ...
Feb 25, 2022
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn about what does—and does not—cause cancer.
Feb 17, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found several hundred different chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles. Several of these substances are potentially harmful to human health. There ...
Feb 11, 2022
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New research from the University of California, Irvine reveals that sex differences in learning and memory mechanisms are triggered by biological events occurring during puberty. Findings show prepubescent female rodents ...
Feb 9, 2022
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A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano and microplastics have on newborn babies, or during pregnancy and childhood. The concerned ...
Jan 28, 2022
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It may sound strange, but chemicals in plastic may make the bathroom scale a less pleasant place to visit.
Jan 26, 2022
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A study documenting indoor air quality and housing characteristics in 4 isolated First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario found frequent rates of respiratory infections in children under 3 years of age and that high ...
Jan 24, 2022
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For women undergoing breast augmentation, returning to exercise one week after surgery does not increase the risk of complications—but does lead to increased patient satisfaction, reports a clinical trial in the January ...
Dec 22, 2021
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As we live in a dynamically changing environment, it is important for our brain to not only learn new things but also to modify existing memories. This is commonly referred to as "cognitive flexibility." Without this ability, ...
Dec 21, 2021
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Over 1kg of plastic waste is generated per anesthesia procedure, an audit of surgical patients in a burns unit in Spain has revealed. Plastic wrappers are the most common item of waste. These results will be presented at ...
Dec 17, 2021
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