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Woman gives birth after childhood ovarian tissue transplant
A Congolese-Belgian woman has become the first in the world to give birth to a healthy child after doctors restored her fertility by transplanting ovarian tissue that was removed and frozen when she was a child. The woman, who was […]
Anorexia facts
What is Anorexia? Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness in adolescents. It is an eating disorder wherein a person has intense fear of gaining weight. It is more than just a problem with food, as it tends to make the […]
Single dose of vaccine may prevent cervical cancer
A single vaccine shot, rather than the recommended triple dose, may be enough to protect women against cervical cancer, a study said on Wednesday. If further work validates the findings, there could be major gains for campaigns to vaccinate young […]
Diphtheria reported in Spain, 1st case in three decades
An unimmunized 6-year-old boy from Olot has contracted diphtheria and is currently admitted at an Barcelona hospital ICU. This is the first recorded case of diphtheria in Spain since 1986, according to an El Pais report (computer translated). The last […]
Obesity facts
Obesity is a medical condition defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may lead to increased health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer and osteoarthritis. A person with BMI greater than […]
The right food choices for those with diabetes
Nutrition is the cornerstone of good health for everyone. For those with diabetes, a common challenge is food – the type of food and the amount eaten. While eating well should be everyone’s objective, it is important to remember that […]
The benefits of palm oil
What do you know about palm oil? There is a lot to understand about palm oil. It’s nature’s richest source of vitamin E tocotrienols, and also contains carotenoids and phytosterols. Many studies have been carried out on the health effects […]
Many U.S. hospitals mark up prices 1,000 %: study
Even the astronomical price markups that consumers regularly pay for, say, wine in restaurants pale beside those in some U.S. hospitals: The price for procedures is often 10 times the cost, according to a study published on Monday in the […]
Albinism 101
Affecting 1 in every 17,000 people, albinism is a medical condition characterized by the lack of an essential pigment called melanin, which lends color to the skin, eyes and the hair. Let’s learn more about this condition and unveil some […]
Creativity and psychosis share a genetic source: study
Artistic creativity may share genetic roots with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to a study published on Monday. The research, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, delves into a well-known genetic database – the deCODE library of DNA codes derived […]
