Children’s Health
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Amino acid helps protein grow tooth enamel
Researchers found that the amino acid proline helps strengthen tooth enamel by enabling the growth of resilient enamel crystals.
‘Drinking eight glasses of water is nonsense’
A medical expert claims the advice to drink eight glasses of water daily is a myth unsupported by scientific evidence.
Parents delaying, skipping recommended vaccines
A survey shows that over 10 percent of parents are skipping or delaying child vaccinations, raising concerns about disease outbreaks.
Treatment for baldness: Australian scientists discover key gene
Australian scientists have identified a specific gene variant linked to female pattern hair loss, offering hope for new treatments.
Chocolate lovers have fewer strokes, study finds
A Swedish study involving 33,000 women suggests that moderate chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of strokes.
Cancer is purely a man-made condition
Researchers suggest that cancer is a modern, man-made disease driven by industrial pollution and lifestyle changes rather than natural causes.
Smoking, drinking, poor diet double oral cancer cases
A new study reveals that smoking, alcohol, and poor diet are causing a sharp rise in throat and mouth cancers among adults under 50.
Why men are twice as likely to become alcoholics
Research shows that men experience a greater dopamine 'pleasure rush' from alcohol than women, potentially explaining higher alcoholism rates.
Three cups of tea daily can protect against heart attacks
Drinking three cups of tea daily may reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by improving artery health through flavonoid content.
Flu jabs during pregnancy lower virus risk to baby
Flu vaccinations during pregnancy provide significant protection to infants, reducing their risk of respiratory illness in the first six months.
Daily aspirin tied to risk of vision loss
A European study suggests that daily aspirin use among seniors may be associated with an increased risk of late-stage macular degeneration.
Lung cancer linked to risk of stroke
A large study from Taiwan indicates that lung cancer patients face a significantly higher risk of stroke, particularly in the months following diagnosis.
Power of suggestion affects heart arteries
Researchers found that the power of suggestion can cause measurable constriction in heart arteries, highlighting the mind-body connection.
Power of suggestion affects heart
A study suggests that the power of suggestion can physically affect heart arteries, causing measurable changes even without actual medication.
Weight Watchers works in tackling obesity: study
A study shows that Weight Watchers participants lost twice as much weight as those receiving standard medical care over a 12-month period.
Malaria vaccine shows promise: study
An experimental malaria vaccine, MSP3, has shown high efficacy in protecting children from clinical malaria in a recent Burkina Faso study.
Common painkillers tied to miscarriage risk
Research indicates that pregnant women using common NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen face a higher risk of miscarriage.
Smoking marijuana not linked to obesity: study
A French study of 50,000 adults suggests that marijuana users are actually less likely to be obese compared to non-smokers.
The Brain Memories Are Crucial for Looking Into the Future
A case study reveals that episodic memory is essential for envisioning the future, as a patient with memory loss could not imagine her own life ahead.
Scientists create 'suicide bomber' that destroys superbug
Engineered 'suicide bomber' bacteria have been developed to detect and destroy antibiotic-resistant superbugs in hospitals.