In this illustration, an implant (blue and gray) creates a feeling of fullness by pressing on the stomach and, when activated by a laser (black), killing cells that produce the hunger hormone. Credit… [+2634 chars]
Calum Courtney was four-years-old when he had his first outbreak of hives in response to cold weather, a condition called cold urticaria Millions of children would be desperate for an excuse not to … [+9297 chars]
We already know that increased fat in the blood, often caused by obesity, isn't good news for our bodies. However, a new study identifies previously unknown dangers to our health that could be caused… [+2876 chars]
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease characterized by a hard, inflexible layer of skin on the arms, legs and face. In about a third of the cases, the disease, which mainly strikes women aged 30 to 50… [+2391 chars]
Q: When my cousin developed dizziness and nausea she went to the emergency room and they told her she bad benign vertigo. She got better with their treatments and was discharged with a prescription.… [+5295 chars]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric illness that can have a significant negative impact on an individuals health and well-being. It is now recognized that the lifetime prevalence rat… [+18931 chars]
When evaluating how vaccination against, and infection with, SARS-CoV-2 affects the immune system, researchers have confirmed that vaccination is superior to immunity by infection because both mount … [+3674 chars]
People are often surprised by how fatigued they are during a COVID infection. Fatigue is more than being worn out or sleepy. It's an excessive tiredness that persists despite resting or good sleep. … [+6003 chars]
Introduction Urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria and yeast is one of the most common urinary tract system disorders in children.1 In developing countries, it is the third most common in… [+35498 chars]
By Rozita Hod, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Kuala Lumpur Hotter temperatures and heavy rainfall arriving with climate change are the perfect breeding ground for Dengue-spreading Aedes mos… [+4054 chars]
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the scientific journal Addiction and led by University of Bristol researchers shows that maternal prenatal smoking is associated with offspring … [+3507 chars]
<li>1.UNAIDS. Global AIDS update 2021. 2021. </li><li>2.Perinatal outcomes associated with maternal HIV infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet HIV.2016; 3: e33-e48</li><li>3.Globa… [+12943 chars]
