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Mom's Smoking Can Alter Fetus's DNA
Moms-to-be have yet another reason to snub out their cigarettes: A new study links smoking while pregnant to changes in…
How Dirty Are Public Restrooms, Really?
Ah, spring — time to get out of the house and be on the go. But when you're out and…
The fight against TB shifts to fixing the immune system, not only bacteria
Tuberculosis (TB) has managed to remain a major global health problem, despite 100 years of research and more than 50…
Four seasons in one day: getting the right dose of salt
Ah, salt. We love its taste and yearn to use it liberally in our cooking. But we’re told to…
Four things parents can do to keep their kids’ kidneys healthy
There has been an increase in kidney disease in children globally. In the developed world up to 5% of patients…
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Single mothers and babies who may never walk again because of Zika
Ianka Barbosa was seven months pregnant when she found out her child had microcephaly. Before the baby was even born,…
More than 2 caffeine drinks a day raises risk of miscarriage
Women have an increased risk of miscarriage if they or their partner consume more than two caffeinated drinks a…
Endometriosis: Why many women are suffering in silence
Thirty-five-year-old Elsie Wandera had to endure severe period pains every month for 13 years before she could find out…
Why taking vitamin D pills could help the fight against TB and HIV
Clinical trials have shown that adding vitamin D supplements to the antibiotic treatment regimes for TB patients improves their chances…
After Zika Infection, People Should Wait Months to Conceive Children, CDC Says
People who have been infected with Zika virus should wait at least several months before they attempt to conceive a…
