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Why mothers should have the right to choose what happens to their placenta
Many cultures regard the placenta as more than medical waste, but mothers often lack the right to decide its fate.…
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Parkinson’s DBS Study Reveals Minimal Cortical Lewy Pathology in Advanced Patients
A new study from Mount Sinai shows that Parkinson’s disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation often have little to no…
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Ebola Antiviral Trial Begins at Secret Facility Amid Attacks
A clinical trial for an Ebola antiviral has begun at a secret location amid ongoing attacks on health workers, according…
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Georgia Legislative Commission Completes Study on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
A Georgia state legislative commission has completed a study of maternal and infant health outcomes in the state, aiming to…
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UNLV Nutrition Alumnus Takes Helm as Penn State Football Nutrition Director
A UNLV nutrition sciences alumnus has been named the new Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State University, underscoring the…
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How to Take Charge of Your Annual Checkup: A Guide for Older Adults
Older adults can take charge of their annual checkup by preparing ahead, asking the right questions, and knowing what screenings…
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NHS Social Prescribing of Yoga: Is the Practice Ready for Patients?
The NHS is turning to yoga as a social prescription for patients with chronic conditions, but questions remain about whether…
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Recognizing Lived Experience as a Form of Health Expertise
Health institutions are increasingly recognizing personal experience with illness and care as a valid form of expertise, complementing clinical knowledge…
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New Initiative Explores Music as Medicine for Brain Health
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) has launched the Music as Medicine initiative, a neuroscience project co-chaired…
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Measles Deaths in Bangladesh Linked to Health System Problems, Not Just Low Vaccination
A new study published in Springer Nature Link reveals that measles deaths in Bangladesh are driven by health system constraints…
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Chicago Bears Fan Beats Cancer: A Story of Hope and Community
A Chicago Bears fan has successfully beaten cancer, according to a report from ABC7 Chicago. The story underscores the power…
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AI Model Reads Mouse Movements Like Language to Reveal Autism Behavior Patterns
An artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at KAIST can learn and interpret animal behavior similar to how it processes…