Therapeutic advancements in combination antiretroviral therapies (ART) have played a central role in curtailing the HIV epidemic and redefining the outcomes of infection. As prescribed, when uninfected individuals take antiretroviral agents as…
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A long journey of battling against AIDS in China-Xinhua
Ouyang Yi, an infectious disease specialist from Xiangya Hospital, publicizes knowledge about HIV/AIDS in Huaihua, central China’s Hunan Province, Dec. 1, 2024. (Xinhua) CHANGSHA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — When asked why she has been publicizing…
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Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy leads to more weight gain
New research shows that women who halt GLP-1 medications near conception face greater gestational weight gain and elevated risks for preterm birth and pregnancy-related complications, raising urgent questions about how best to…
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Beware flammable skincare, too many sprouts and overindulging in cheese this Christmas, say health experts | Health
Christmas might be a season of comfort and joy but health experts have warned of lurking dangers, ranging from the fire risk posed by skin creams to the possibility of festive foods interacting with certain medications.
People using medical…
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WHO says weight loss drugs are ‘new chapter’ in fight against obesity | Obesity
Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro offer huge potential to tackle soaring obesity globally that will affect 2 billion people worldwide by 2030, the World Health Organization has said.
Their proven effectiveness in helping people lose weight means…
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Automated production of lung organoids could revolutionize the development of treatments
A team of scientists have developed a simple method for automated manufacturing of lung organoids which could revolutionize the development of treatments for lung disease. These organoids, miniature structures containing the cells…
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Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to
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Global Analysis Shows Maternal Mortality Fell 41% Since 2000
A MAJOR new analysis reveals that improvements in maternity care were the dominant force behind the 41% drop in global maternal deaths between 2000 and 2023. The study examined trends in 195 countries and found that while fewer pregnancies…
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DR Congo declares end to latest Ebola outbreak-Xinhua
KINSHASA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday declared an end to the latest Ebola outbreak in the country.
“The chain of transmission has been stopped. I hereby officially declare the end of the 16th Ebola…
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