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Medical News (Public) / C-Section Doubles Risk Of Measles Vaccine Failure; Study Recommends Taking 2 Doses

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on Today at 02:38:56 AM »

C-Section Doubles Risk Of Measles Vaccine Failure; Study Recommends Taking 2 Doses

To have robust protection against measles, children born with C-sections should receive two doses of the vaccination, the study revealed.
Source: C-Section Doubles Risk Of Measles Vaccine Failure; Study Recommends Taking 2 Doses

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Medical News (Public) / Reviving a rejected drug: New selective antibiotic shows promise

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on Today at 02:38:53 AM »

Reviving a rejected drug: New selective antibiotic shows promise

Twenty years ago, a drug candidate was rejected due to its side effects. Researchers have now figured out how to potentially make a successor molecule more selective.
Source: Reviving a rejected drug: New selective antibiotic shows promise

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Medical News (Public) / Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Misconceptions About Sunscreen Use

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 18, 2024, 01:45:44 PM »

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Misconceptions About Sunscreen Use

During this Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an expert dermatologist shares with us facts about sunscreen that will encourage more people to start using it.
Source: Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Misconceptions About Sunscreen Use

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Medical News (Public) / Clean needles save lives. In some states, they might not be legal.

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 18, 2024, 01:45:41 PM »

Clean needles save lives. In some states, they might not be legal.

Kim Botteicher hardly thinks of herself as a criminal. On the main floor of a former Catholic church in Bolivar, Pennsylvania, Botteicher runs a flower shop and cafe.
Source: Clean needles save lives. In some states, they might not be legal.

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Medical News (Public) / Source Of Sugar Matters More Than Amount For Childhood Obesity: Study

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 18, 2024, 02:33:10 AM »

Source Of Sugar Matters More Than Amount For Childhood Obesity: Study

Children who get more sugar from sweet snacks, confectioneries, sweetened milk, and yogurt drinks, have a higher risk of gaining weight, the study revealed.
Source: Source Of Sugar Matters More Than Amount For Childhood Obesity: Study

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Medical News (Public) / H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 18, 2024, 02:33:07 AM »

H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

Study describes the unusual mortality of gray and harbor seals in Quebec due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) strain, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover.
Source: H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

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Medical News (Public) / High Potency Cannabis Use In Teens Doubles Risk Of Psychotic Episodes: Study

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 17, 2024, 01:42:38 PM »

High Potency Cannabis Use In Teens Doubles Risk Of Psychotic Episodes: Study

The use of high-potency cannabis in teen years almost doubles the risk of developing psychotic episodes in early adulthood compared to the use of those with lower potency, the study revealed.
Source: High Potency Cannabis Use In Teens Doubles Risk Of Psychotic Episodes: Study

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Medical News (Public) / Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 17, 2024, 01:42:35 PM »

Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

The implementation of primary health care (PHC) over the last two decades has prevented more than 300,000 child deaths in four Latin American countries, and could prevent more than 140,000 by 2030 in a scenario of economic crisis.
Source: Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

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Medical News (Public) / Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 17, 2024, 07:30:33 AM »

Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study

Men who have testosterone levels below the normal range are at a 40 percent higher risk of death from all causes, and those with extremely low T are at a 60% higher risk of death from heart disease.
Source: Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study

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Medical News (Public) / HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer across all socioeconomic groups in England

« Last post by Ketua Dobbs on May 17, 2024, 07:30:30 AM »

HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer across all socioeconomic groups in England

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in England has not only been associated with a substantial reduction in cervical disease, but has done so in all socioeconomic groups, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Source: HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer across all socioeconomic groups in England