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High cholesterol: The best fruits to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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Findings from the CoVaccS study on parental intention to vaccinate children against COVID
There are many factors to consider when making decisions regarding children's health. In the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), vaccines against the causative…
Hospital Medicine Gains Popularity Among Newly Minted Physicians
The number of general internists choosing a career in hospital medicine jumped from 25% to 40% over 10 years, according to data from the American…
Compound From Fruits, Vegetables Can Neutralize Pit Viper Venom
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A substance found in fruits and vegetables can neutralize the venom of a poisonous pit viper common in much of South…
UAB researchers track the behavior of microplastics inside a living organism
A UAB research team has managed to track the behavior of microplastics during their "journey" through the intestinal tract of a living organism and illustrate…
Emergency department plays vital role in investigating the accuracy of COVID-19 diagnostic tests
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis played a key role in investigating the accuracy of many different…
Fewer Teens Giving Birth, but Cases Are More Complex
Debra Katz, CNM, has noticed a shift in the number of teenagers coming to the teen obstetrics program at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson,…
Americans Try Many Things to Ease Chronic Back Pain
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have back pain, and 40% say the pain limits their social activities, according to a new poll. The survey…
Expert warns women are not getting a key pregnancy nutrient
Eating three eggs a day can provide a woman with enough choline – a key nutrient for their baby’s brain development – though expert warns…