One in three births in the United States is delivered by cesarean section (c-section). This paper studies the labor market and health effects of c-sections, using newly linked administrative data that combines the universe of California birth…
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UK doctors urge crackdown on energy drinks after man downs 8 cans per day, has a stroke
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A “previously fit and well” UK man had a stroke after downing eight energy drinks per day, prompting…
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Nutritionist shares 5 anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, eggs and fish to ease stubborn knee and joint pain
If your joints feel stiff the moment you wake up or your knees start hurting after a long day, chronic inflammation might be quietly building up in your body. Many people assume it is just age or overuse, but everyday habits like stress,…
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Bangladesh’s dengue death toll exceeds 400 in 2025-Xinhua
DHAKA, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — The dengue outbreak has killed 401 people so far this year in Bangladesh, health department figures showed Wednesday.
According to data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the…
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Vaccinations Decline, Infectious Diseases Rise in Australia – Medscape
- Vaccinations Decline, Infectious Diseases Rise in Australia Medscape
- newsGP – Australia at ‘critical juncture in its immunisation trajectory’ Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- Power Of Primary Care To Rebuild Trust In…
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Volcanic eruptions brought the Black Death plague to Europe – Genetic Literacy Project
- Volcanic eruptions brought the Black Death plague to Europe Genetic Literacy Project
- Climate-driven changes in Mediterranean grain trade mitigated famine but introduced the Black Death to medieval Europe | Communications Earth & Environment
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Research Spotlight: A Subset of Patients with Depression Could Benefit from Anti-Inflammatory Treatment
Naoise Mac Giollabhui, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in American Journal of Psychiatry, “Effect of anti-inflammatory treatment on depressive symptom severity and…
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Cancer surgeon shares 6 dietary habits to prevent stomach cancer: Prioritise fresh fruits and vegetables for gut health
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. According to reports, a number of stomach cancer cases happen in lower-income areas. This shows that differences in healthcare and lifestyle choices…
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Korea’s Western dietary shift sparks sex-specific heart risks
Korean adults have been moving away from a traditional rice-centred diet toward Western-style eating patterns — a change that new data shows is coming with sex-specific heart health risks.
That was the main finding from a 16-year analysis of…
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National study maps where food additives come from in children’s and adults’ diets
By analysing nationally representative diet data, researchers show that food additives rarely occur alone, with children and teenagers experiencing the highest exposure to complex additive mixtures largely driven by ultra-processed…
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