The parasitic disease schistosomiasis is one of the developing world’s worst public health scourges, affecting hundreds of millions of people,
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What is the role of the physician when a patient discloses intimate partner violence perpetration?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent and has lasting impacts on the health and well-being of the entire family involved.
Why couples sleep better in these countries
Night is supposed to be a period of rest and restoration – but for many of us, this simply isn’t
Thinking you’re ‘on a diet’ is half the problem – here’s how to be a mindful eater
Adult obesity rates began to increase dramatically in Western society in the 1980s, due to an increase in the popularity
Battling culture of toughness in hockey part of challenge in preventing head injuries
In January 1907, Montreal police arrested Alf and Harry Smith along with Baldy Spittal, all members of the Ottawa Silver
Vitamin D does NOT protect against dementia
Vitamin D does NOT protect against dementia: Scientists reveal they have ‘broken a commonly held belief’ that the nutrient is
Parasite Outbreak Tied to Del Monte Vegetables Sickens More Than 200 People
An outbreak of parasitic infections tied to Del Monte vegetable trays has sickened more than 200 people in four U.S.
Pucker up, baby! Lips take center stage in infants’ brains
A typically developing 2-month-old baby can make cooing sounds, suck on her hand to calm down and smile at people.
New vaccine candidates for malaria
Researchers have shown that higher levels of Plasmodium falciparum antibodies are protective against severe malaria in children living in Papua
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for elevated bacteria levels in urine
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria — higher than normal bacteria levels without symptoms of a bladder infection