Why you should ask to be screened for postpartum depression
It’s not uncommon for new moms to feel an emotional letdown shortly after baby is born. Though symptoms of these so-called “baby blues” can be […]
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Patients with adrenogenital syndrome more likely to suffer from sexual dysfunction
Adrenogenital syndrome (AGS) encompasses a group of inherited metabolic disorders caused by a disruption in steroid hormone production in the adrenal cortex. Doctor of internal […]
Read moreStudy shows MRI can help remove DOUBT when diagnosing minor strokes
A University of Calgary-led international study is highlighting the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in helping to diagnose minor stroke and transient ischemic attacks […]
Read moreAnesthesia, surgery linked to subtle decline in memory and thinking in older adults, study finds
In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new Mayo […]
Read moreWhy is the brain disturbed by harsh sounds?
Why do the harsh sounds emitted by alarms or human shrieks grab our attention? What is going on in the brain when it detects these […]
Read moreSaving lives faster: Team develops world-first laser incubator for blood
Researchers from BioPRIA, based at Australia’s Monash University, together with industry partner Haemokinesis, have developed the world’s first blood incubator using laser technology. This could […]
Read moreThis Man Tried to Enlarge His Penis by Injecting It With Petroleum Jelly––and It Went Dangerously Wrong
Consider this your public service announcement for the day, something you might want to pass along to the guys in your life: Don’t inject petroleum […]
Read moreAlcohol-producing gut bacteria could cause liver damage even in people who don’t drink
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the build-up of fat in the liver due to factors other than alcohol. It affects about a quarter of […]
Read moreSudan cholera cases surge to 124
Sudan said on Thursday that the number of cases of cholera reported in the country have surged to 124, most of them in the war-torn […]
Read moreFor gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal
Certain human gut microbes with links to health thrive when fed specific types of ingredients in dietary fibers, according to a new study from Washington […]
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