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- Higher maternal 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were consistently associated with lower odds of early childhood caries, particularly when measured in the second and third trimesters.Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy correlated with…
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Maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to dental caries risk in offspring
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Japan’s flu season comes early as new variant spreads | The Transmission
Japan Times A new influenza variant spreading across Japan may be behind the increase in early outbreaks this year, the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS) has said.
The new strain, called “Subclade K” is a variant of the type A…
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Mosquito-borne viruses kill 33 people, including 21 children, in Cuba | The Transmission
CBS News Twenty-one children are among 33 people who have died in Cuba of the mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, authorities said Monday.
Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya — characterized by fever and…
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Shingles Vaccine Tied to Dramatic Drop in Dementia Deaths – MedPage Today
- Shingles Vaccine Tied to Dramatic Drop in Dementia Deaths MedPage Today
- A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia ScienceDaily
- Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds The Mountaineer
- Shingles Vaccine…
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Risk Factors for Sarcopenia in Older Adults on MHD Include Physical Activity, Nutrition
New research provides insights into the distinct stage-specific progression patterns and identifiable risks of sarcopenia among older adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).1
“This study revealed differences in body composition,…
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Sugar alcohol sorbitol may increase the risk of developing steatotic liver disease
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose).
But that assumption is being challenged with new scientific…
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Common painkillers cited as cause of misdiagnosed heart failure
A painkiller alternative to opioids could be tricking doctors into misdiagnosing heart failure, a new study warns.
Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are frequently prescribed to treat nerve pain, researchers said.
But a side effect of these…
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APIC and SHEA launch collaborative initiative to strengthen national infection prevention efforts
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have announced a new collaborative initiative, the Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory…
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A pediatrician’s perspective on waning global support for vaccination – Doctors Without Borders – USA
- A pediatrician’s perspective on waning global support for vaccination Doctors Without Borders – USA
- Giving thanks for the vaccines that protect us galvnews.com
- Opinion: Vaccines do more than improve our health Concord Monitor
- Letters: There’s…
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Daily glass of orange juice could boost heart health by changing how thousands of genes within immune cells work: Study – livemint.com
- Daily glass of orange juice could boost heart health by changing how thousands of genes within immune cells work: Study livemint.com
- Try out THIS drink to reduce cholestrol levels in your body Jang
- Cut down blood pressure, inflammation and…
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