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Texas off the table for ob.gyn. board exams
More than 500 physicians petitioned against having in-person board certification exams last month in a letter addressed to the board.
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Heart health poor for many U.S. children
“These youngsters will inevitably encounter the effect of these conditions – coronary artery disease and stroke – at a much earlier adult age.”
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CDC warns about potentially deadly virus in infants
The CDC is urging doctors to test for parechovirus if infants present with fever, seizures, and sepsis-like symptoms.
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Number of steps per day needed to prevent death in diabetes
A study of participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey with prediabetes or diabetes found the optimum number of steps per...
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Late summer heat may bring increased risk of miscarriage
The link between miscarriage and extreme heat was strongest in the South and Midwest, with peaks in late August and early September.
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For cancer prevention, not all plant-based diets are equal
“The best plant-based diet for breast cancer prevention could be a healthy plant-based diet comprising fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and...