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Antibiotic could protect against neurodegenerative diseases during aging
An antibiotic, minocycline, can increase the lifespan of roundworms by preventing the build-up of proteins during aging, a study in
Continue reading »Painkillers during pregnancy lead to early puberty in girls
The more weeks a woman takes pain-reliving medication during pregnancy, the earlier their daughters enter puberty. This is shown by
Continue reading »Brain circuits for successful emotional development established during infancy
Researchers in the UNC Early Brain Development Study tracking the development of the brain’s emotion circuitry in infancy found that
Continue reading »Minority medical residents face burden of bias during training
Black, Hispanic, and Native Americans constitute one-third of the U.S. population, but only 9% of practicing physicians. To address the
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Raised levels of the hormone progesterone relax the intestines during pregnancy. This relaxation slows digestion, making constipation more likely and
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It sounds like some of your sperm got into her vagina. If so, it is definitely possible she could be
Continue reading »Pepto-Bismol during pregnancy: Safety, risks, and alternatives
Pepto-Bismol is an over-the-counter medication used to relieve an upset stomach, heartburn, and diarrhea. It is usually safe to use
Continue reading »Remifentanil during labour could halve the number of women needing an epidural
Half as many women in labour who were given a drug called remifentanil to help manage their pain needed a
Continue reading »Low-protein diet during pregnancy increases prostate cancer risk in offspring
The offspring of females fed a low-protein diet during pregnancy and lactation are significantly more likely to develop prostate cancer
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