In the United States, nearly every pediatric doctor’s visit begins with three measurements: weight, height and head circumference. Compared to
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Masks, temperature checks mark ‘new normal’ at restaurants
With staff wearing masks, checking customers’ temperatures and using disposable paper place mats, some of the nation’s restaurants reopened for
Continue reading »Is there such a thing as ‘normal’ sexual function for women?
Ever wished you could reciprocate your partner’s hopeful gaze in the evening instead of losing your desire under layers of
Continue reading »Researchers identify a key regulatory mechanism in the development of normal pluripotent embryonic cells
The early development of embryos is not well understood. One necessary stage is the formation of the blastocyst, a collection
Continue reading »Fear and panic: How much is normal?
In front of the Monster in the closet every child is afraid of almost. But how much fear is normal
Continue reading »Sedentary lifestyle cancels out heart benefits of having a normal weight for adults, study finds
Starting to slip with your New Year’s resolution to exercise more? A new University of Florida study may provide some
Continue reading »Cancer stem cells use ‘normal’ genes in abnormal ways
CDK1 is a “normal” protein—its presence drives cells through the cycle of replication. And MHC Class I molecules are “normal”
Continue reading »Potential mechanism by which BCG vaccine lowers blood sugar levels to near normal in type 1 diabetes discovered
Previous research has shown that the bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, used to prevent tuberculosis, can reduce blood sugar levels in
Continue reading »What are normal testosterone levels? Ages, males, females, and more
Levels depend on a person’s age, sex, and health. Males usually have much higher levels of testosterone in their body
Continue reading »Serum iron test: Procedure, results, and normal ranges
If a doctor suspects that a person does not have a healthy amount of iron in their blood, they may
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