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Using the drug paroxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy may raise the risk of congenital and cardiac malformations in newborns,
Men who eat blueberries, blackberries and citrus fruits are less likely to develop erectile dysfunction, say UK researchers.
Survivors of the childhood cancer retinoblastoma have an increased risk of developing medical problems as adults, including second ca
First-time stroke survivors and family caregivers are more likely to engage with rehabilitation programmes if they are led by nurses,
Targeting exercise to muscles that support and control the spine is an effective way of reducing the pain and disability caused by lo
Oral contraceptive use just before or during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of major birth defects, latest study
People with the hepatitis C virus have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new study results suggest.
Family-focused interventions for children of substance-abusing parents (COSAPs) can help repair child-parent relationships and reduce
Screening for ovarian cancer could reduce mortality from the disease by one fifth, results from one of the largest ever randomised co
Girls with autism are more socially motivated and have more intimate friendships than boys with the condition, but do not recognise c
Extra staff for night and early morning shifts should be provided in emergency departments (EDs) to cope with the high proportion of
Children as young as 12 months old are regularly using touchscreen technology, new research suggests.
Researchers have identified certain characteristics that could increase a breast cancer survivor’s risk of developing leukaemia after undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation.
Women who smoke, or who are exposed to second-hand smoke, are more likely to experience fertility problems and earlier menopause than women who have never smoked, say US researchers.
People who take certain antidepressants for major depression have an increased risk of mania and bipolar disorder, say King’s College London researchers.
Babies in neonatal intensive care may still be exposed to smoke residue from the skin and clothing of their smoker parents.
More than half of patients with controlled type 2 diabetes have more tests than is recommended in national guidelines, and this has been associated with overtreatment of the condition, say US researchers.
More resources and evidence-based guidelines are needed for health practitioners across the world to provide culturally sensitive medical and psychological treatment for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM).
