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Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood

Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood

Waiting a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after birth is tied to better motor and social skills later…
Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds

Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds

In younger women with breast cancer, having a family history of the disease may not worsen their survival odds, a…
Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’

Novartis digs into health tech with bet on ‘robotic pill’

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is raising its bet on smart technology by collaborating with US start-up Rani Therapeutics on a “robotic…
WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle

WHO shake-up approved after Ebola debacle

The World Health Organization got the go-ahead Tuesday for a sweeping shake-up, including a $100-million war chest to battle future…
Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer

Trial shows virus treatment effective against skin cancer

A genetically modified herpes virus was effective in fighting skin cancer by infecting and destroying cancer cells as well as…
More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU

More more than four espressos a day can harm health: EU

Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant…
Preventive measures to reduce breast cancer risks

Preventive measures to reduce breast cancer risks

On the occasion of the International Day of Action for Women's Health on May 28, the Egyptian Breast Cancer Foundation…
Battle ropes become popular go-to fitness tools in US gyms

Battle ropes become popular go-to fitness tools in US gyms

Battle ropes, the thick and heavy ropes that look as if they could tether a ship to shore, have become…
AstraZeneca hit after psoriasis drug linked to suicide fears

AstraZeneca hit after psoriasis drug linked to suicide fears

AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) hopes of topping $45 billion in revenue by 2023 have been dealt a blow by a problem with…
Fight over hot new cholesterol drugs may be won in milligrams

Fight over hot new cholesterol drugs may be won in milligrams

Two powerful and innovative cholesterol drugs likely to be approved this summer both target the same protein and have been…
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