Health

A Failing Mind May Mean Lower Cancer Death Risk, Study Suggests

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WHO issues its first hepatitis C treatment guidelines

WHO has issued its first guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C, a chronic infection that affects an estimated 130 million to 150 million people and results in 350 000 to 500 000 deaths a year.

Could Daughter's Cancer Risk Be Affected by Father's Age at Birth?

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ICU-Related Depression Often Overlooked, Study Finds

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Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births

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US Teen Birth Rate Declines But More Can be Done

Spinal stimulation helps four patients with paraplegia regain voluntary movement

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First four participants to undergo task-specific training while undergoing spinal cord stimulation at the Human...

Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Early

Detecting many forms of cancer may soon be as easy as a simple blood test, according to a new study.

Complication Rate After Adult Tonsillectomy Higher Than Thought

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Muscle Weakness May Persist for Months After ICU Stay

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UNICEF welcomes new Kuwait donation for children of Syria

Millions of Syrian children will benefit from a generous US$ 34.5 million donation by the government of Kuwait, UNICEF said.