Extra seconds prior to clamping for babies born at term are associated with an increase in hemoglobin levels in the newborns, doctors say
Based on study of 20,000 people infected with HIV, investigators found their risk of heart events is nearly twice that of the general population
Artemisinin found to have potential to shorten how long it takes to treat TB
Researchers in Britain are experimenting with a form of light therapy, using a laser beam that targets cancer cells and destroys them
Experimental drug appears to activate protein in brain involved with memory
But scientists say it soon may be possible for doctors to target these 'silent' cancer cells and kill them before they can kill the patient
More than 80,000 people have been infected with Zika in 69 countries since 2015
Smallpox a more recent scourge than previously thought
Drug originally developed for diabetes treatment
There is lack of clear evidence as to what works best, according to review of studies looking at mosquito control interventions
Even one cigarette per day shortens lifespan
The findings are good news for people who would otherwise go on to develop Alzheimer’s
The rate of new infections among females is high, Lopez said, because their first sexual experience is often rape
Report restates harm in low burden areas
Condition has been identified in infants around 12 months old, who were not diagnosed with the defect at birth
First-of-its-kind patch can measure wearer’s hydration and blood sugar, as well as potentially diagnose disease
Now used as first-line treatment, scientists hope discovery helps reduce chances of sexual transmission of virus
Lying face up stresses fetus according to researchers
Star-shaped invention — tested to treat malaria — aims to cut down on how often medicine must be taken
Experimental treatment offers new approach to managing virus that causes AIDS
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