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World’s first malaria vaccine delayed as WHO experts urge caution

World’s first malaria vaccine delayed as WHO experts urge caution

The world's first malaria vaccine is promising but should be used on a pilot basis before any wide-scale use, given…
Some doctors, midwives don’t know postpartum diabetes risk

Some doctors, midwives don’t know postpartum diabetes risk

Some doctors and midwives may underestimate the risk for postpartum diabetes among women who develop a version of the disease…
Good news! We all love happy talk

Good news! We all love happy talk

All human language favors positive words, according to researchers.
Antibiotic resistance threat to patients: study

Antibiotic resistance threat to patients: study

Spreading antibiotic resistance could have disastrous consequences for patients undergoing surgery or chemotherapy, a study said Thursday. In the United States,…
Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes, heart disease

Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes, heart disease

People who get less than six hours of sleep a night may be more likely to have risk factors that…
Hepatitis C drugs tied to potentially lethal liver damage: US

Hepatitis C drugs tied to potentially lethal liver damage: US

Two drugs used to treat hepatitis C could cause liver damage, leading in some cases to death, the US Food…
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain

Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats may preserve a more youthful…
4.5 million Egyptians do not know they are diabetic

4.5 million Egyptians do not know they are diabetic

Dr. Inas Shaltout, president of the Arab Society for the Study of Diabetes, said there are 7.5 million patients of…
World health chief says US, Saudi discussing MERS vaccine

World health chief says US, Saudi discussing MERS vaccine

The United States and Saudi Arabia may prepare a vaccine for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) to try and head…
Emotional child abuse may be just as bad as physical harm

Emotional child abuse may be just as bad as physical harm

When it comes to psychological and behavioral health, both physical and emotional abuse can be equally damaging to children, a…
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