A new study examining the impact of the global polio vaccine campaign has identified important lessons that “should be considered for COVID-19 vaccine roll-outs over
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Ask the pediatrician: How can parents help babies learn to calm themselves?
Q: My baby cries a lot and I want to help her calm herself. How do I do this? A: In discussions about helping babies
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Even a $25 cash card can motivate some to get vaccinated
Can offering small cash cards, say for $25, be the difference between someone choosing to get their COVID-19 vaccine or waiting? Yes, according to a
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Machine-learning model can detect rare cardiomyopathy
A machine-learning model can identify patients at risk of a rare cardiomyopathy, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) can
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Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD
Teaching magic tricks to children with disabilities can enhance their feelings of self-esteem and confidence, a study has shown. The study, published in Health Psychology
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Can dehumidifiers help with snoring?
We’ve all experienced those sticky, hot summer days when the air feels so thick and heavy it’s almost impossible to breathe. Luckily, dehumidifiers can help
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What mutant flies can teach us about autoimmune disorders
From founding the field of genetics research to unraveling the mysteries of disease, tiny fruit flies have made a big impact on our understanding of
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Review finds hysterectomy can be avoided for common gynecological condition
Adenomyosis—an abnormal tissue growth into the muscular wall of the uterus that causes painful cramps and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding—is more common than generally
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Why can you still buy addictive opioids over the counter at Boots?
Up to 500,000 Britons are addicted to opioid painkillers like codeine… so why can you STILL buy them over the counter at Boots? Doctors are
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Mental imagery technique can aid ultra-marathon completion
A motivational intervention known as functional imagery training (FIT) can help self-professed non-runners to complete an ultra-marathon (50km plus), according to new research. The study,
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