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Gut bacteria and the brain: Are we controlled by microbes?
Date: Sep-07-2016How much influence do your gut bacteria have on your state of mind? Perhaps more than you think, according to research into the microbiome-gut-brain axis.
Optimal delivery for twins is 37 weeks' gestation, new study finds
Date: Sep-07-2016To minimize risk of stillbirth and newborn deaths, the optimal gestational age for delivery of twins in two-placenta pregnancies is 37 weeks, says study.
Cesarean delivery may increase risk of childhood obesity
Date: Sep-07-2016Cesarean birth may be associated with higher risk of obesity in children and is significant in families when compared with siblings born by vaginal birth.
Should I Worry About a Papilloma?
Date: Sep-07-2016Papillomas are benign lumps that may cause problems in some locations. Learn about their causes, symptoms, and treatment with this article.
Vitamin D supplements may lower risk of severe asthma attacks
Date: Sep-07-2016A new Cochrane Review suggests vitamin D supplementation - alongside standard treatment - could reduce the likelihood of severe asthma attacks.
Reward-related brain circuit is vital for sleep, researchers discover
Date: Sep-06-2016Researchers find a brain circuit involved in reward response - the ventral segmental area - also plays a key role in sleep preparation.
Gluten-free diet gains popularity, despite no rise in celiac disease
Date: Sep-06-2016There has been a rise in the number of Americans choosing to go gluten-free, even though the prevalence of celiac disease has remained steady, study finds.
Enlarged prostate: Molecular mechanism clue may explain link to inflammation
Date: Sep-06-2016Discovery of molecular mechanism may explain how inflammation leads to benign prostatic hyperplasia and improve response to androgen-targeted therapies.
Asthma flare-ups reduced by antibody injection
Date: Sep-06-2016Two trials have found that giving benralizumab injections over the course of a year may reduce the frequency of asthma exacerbations in severe asthma.
Nasal Spray Addiction: Is It a Cause for Concern?
Date: Sep-06-2016Nasal spray can provide much-needed relief, but some can cause “nasal spray addiction.” Learn which sprays can cause it and what the symptoms are.
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