Triple combination pill reduces recurrent stroke risk
Treatment with GMRx2, a single pill combination of three low-dose blood pressure medicines, significantly reduced the risk of another stroke…
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Research suggests randomness behind rare cases of twin ovulation
Each month during a woman’s menstrual cycle, an ovary prepares 10-20 antral follicles, fluid filled sacs that hold immature eggs,…
Heavy drinking linked to next day cognitive problems in students
When college students drink very heavily or to the point of blacking out, they’re more likely to report poorer cognitive…
Cancer during pregnancy causes lasting emotional and financial challenges
Women diagnosed with cancer in pregnancy face profound, long-term emotional and financial challenges, a new study from the University of…
New antibody mechanism selectively suppresses harmful immune responses
The immune system is our frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens. While typical operation of…
Blood protein levels shift significantly from childhood through early adulthood
Blood protein levels change markedly already during childhood and adolescence, and differences between girls and boys become increasingly pronounced with…
Why social supermarkets are gaining attention in the fight against food insecurity
They may offer cheaper food, dignity, and stronger community ties, but this review shows why social supermarkets cannot replace bigger…
COVID-19 virus not retained in placenta after maternal recovery
A new Yale study published in JAMA Network Open finds that the virus that causes COVID-19 does not linger in placental tissue…
Could anemia increase the risk of developing dementia?
Share on PinterestA study has found a link between anemia and a higher risk of dementia. miodrag ignjatovic/Getty Images Anemia…
Urine biomarker may predict bladder cancer treatment response, study finds
Share on PinterestA new urine test may enable more personalized treatment for bladder cancer. Image credit: SolStock/Getty Images A new…