Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo care’ shows important benefits for premature babies
A world-first study led by Monash University has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby’s heart and brain function when
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Why It's So Important to Know Your Cancer Risk if You Have Psoriasis
Some risk factors for cancer, like smoking, are well known, but others are still being discovered. Now, a new report
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Your biopsy tissue could be helping important cancer research
If you’ve ever had a tumor removed or biopsy taken, you may have contributed to life-saving research. Though you probably
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Women’s wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women
Vaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood
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Nurses have the most important job in the world and we need your support
The day before my dad died, I stood outside his bedroom listening to him shriek with laughter. His nurse, Cheryl
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Identification of lymph node cells that may play important roles in immune tolerance
Aire expression in the thymus contributes to immune tolerance by eliminating auto-reactive T cells; insufficient elimination causes autoimmune disorders. The
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Herbal antioxidants are becoming increasingly important
The human body is constantly exposed to so-called free radicals, which are a burden on the body. If they get
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Is exercise still important to weight loss? Absolutely, a doctor says
Exercise is a key component of weight loss, many studies suggest. Credit: MinDof/Shutterstock.com “Exercise isn’t really important for weight loss”
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