Apgar scores ‘within the normal range’ linked to higher risks of illness and death
Apgar scores of 7, 8, and 9 (considered to be within the normal range) are associated with higher risks of […]
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Does the kambo cleanse work? Ritual, safety, and risks
Many people have attempted the kambo cleanse. However, its beneficial healing effects remain scientifically unproven. There is no need to […]
» Read moreKnowing the potential risks of hormonal birth control can help college women make informed choices for their well-being
There is a Bermuda triangle of sorts for college women—the convergence of several factors that can be a detriment to […]
» Read moreSubchorionic bleeding: Causes, symptoms, and risks
This blood can lead to vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. This article will look at the causes and risks of a […]
» Read moreIs Gatorade good or bad for you? Benefits and risks
Gatorade is classified as a “sports drink.” Scientists at the University of Florida developed the drink in 1965 with the […]
» Read moreBaobab: Benefits, nutrition, dietary tips, and risks
Baobab fruit is edible, and baobab seed powder is used in foods because of its nutrients, possible health benefits, and […]
» Read moreSkin bleaching in Africa: An ‘addiction’ with risks
Dr. Isima Sobande was in medical school when she first heard of mothers who bleached the skin of their babies. […]
» Read more‘Vaginal rejuvenation’ devices ‘have serious risks,’ warn FDA
Many women who have gone through a vaginal birth, or through menopause, may experience laxity of the vaginal canal, damage […]
» Read moreSurgeons discuss options when the risks of surgery may be too high
In an essay published July 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine, Ira Leeds, M.D., research fellow, and David […]
» Read moreUK-US post-Brexit trade deal risks increased drug prices, and may threaten the NHS
A trade deal between the UK and USA could risk increasing drug prices in the UK, which could diminish the […]
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