Health

Shape-shifting nanoparticles flip from sphere to net in response to tumor signal

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Spherical nanoparticles labeled with red or green dye shift their shapes and accumulatte into netlike structures when they encounter a...

Pesticide Exposure May Raise Parkinson's Risk, Study Suggests

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Campaign Urges Smokers to Enlist Doctors' Help in Quitting

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Report: Child Malnutrition Costs Global Economy Billions

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According to the UN, in 2012 47% of children...

Indonesia Struggles with High Maternal Death Rate

Despite political and economic progress over the past decade, Indonesia still struggles with one of the highest rates of maternal death in the developing world. This is largely due to a lack of access to health and family planning services - something...

Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly closes with concern over new global health threat

After seven days of intense discussions, the 66th World Health Assembly (WHA) concluded with agreement on a range of new public health measures and recommendations aimed at securing greater health benefits for all people, everywhere.

Remarkable Progress in Reducing Child Mortality and Improving Maternal Health

Some of the world’s poorest countries have managed to cut maternal and young child mortality rates by half or more, according to a new report from Countdown to 2015.

Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks

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Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction

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As Summer Approaches, Experts Offer Tips on Preventing Skin Cancer

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