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Can an epidural harm the baby? Study of nearly 500,000 births provides a clear answer
A new study has examined whether epidural anesthesia can affect a baby's health.
Body
Newly approved cholesterol pill could become an alternative to injections
A new treatment has been approved in the United States for people with high cholesterol.
Diets
Your sex may determine which vegetables benefit your heart the most
New research suggests that men and women do not gain the same health benefits from eating the same vegetables.
Mental Well-being
High temperatures during pregnancy may affect children’s brain development, study finds
A new study has examined how exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy may affect children many years later.
Body
Alzheimer’s may be detectable a decade before the first symptoms
New research suggests that a simple blood test could become an important tool for identifying the risk of Alzheimer's disease years before the first symptoms appear.
Body
Can an epidural harm the baby? Study of nearly 500,000 births provides a clear answer
A new study has examined whether epidural anesthesia can affect a baby's health.
Body
Newly approved cholesterol pill could become an alternative to injections
A new treatment has been approved in the United States for people with high cholesterol.
Diets
Your sex may determine which vegetables benefit your heart the most
New research suggests that men and women do not gain the same health benefits from eating the same vegetables.
Mental Well-being
High temperatures during pregnancy may affect children’s brain development, study finds
A new study has examined how exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy may affect children many years later.
New study: Iron supplements may reduce aggressive behavior
New research suggests that iron may play an important role in children's development.
Parasitic outbreak grows in the US – possible sources under investigation
Thousands of people have fallen ill due to a parasitic infection in the United States. Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify the exact source of the outbreak.
One-year obesity program shows lasting weight loss
A treatment program focused on building new habits and providing ongoing support appears to produce long-lasting results.
Migraine with aura linked to 73 percent higher risk of stroke
Some types of migraine may be associated with a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study.
New blood test could make unpleasant cancer examination unnecessary
A new blood test could make it easier to identify women with uterine cancer while sparing many from undergoing an uncomfortable examination.
New test detects oral cancer with nearly 96 percent accuracy
Researchers have investigated a new method that could make the diagnosis of suspected oral cancer both faster and less burdensome for patients.