HEALTH
Call To Action Against Illegal Payments To India’s Medical Colleges
Illegal payments to private medical colleges are undermining India's health system, according to two articles published in The BMJ.
What’s The Best Position For Birth?
The time honored tradition of elevating women 15 degrees during birth does not actually reduce venous compression, study says.
Enforcing Kids’ Screen Time Limits “Virtually Impossible”
Most parents struggle to limit their children's screen time to less than two hours a day, study says.
Polyphenols Soften Alcohol’s Impact On Liver
Compounds found in wine and whisky reduce the harmful effects of ethanol on the liver, study shows.
Explaining Singapore’s TB Rates
Rather than foreign transmission or the concomitant rise of HIV, tuberculosis rates in Singapore appear to be driven by an aging population.
Neonatal HBV Vaccination Reduces Liver Cancer Risk
A follow-up study spanning 30 years shows that vaccinating babies against HBV reduces their risk of liver disease in adulthood.
Maternal Supplementation Prevents Preterm Births
Maternal micronutrient supplementation is able to reduce preterm births and low birth weights, according to a study involving over 44,000 Bangladeshi pregnancies.
Broadly Neutralizing DENV Antibodies Found
The discovery of antibodies that can neutralize all four dengue strains has sparked new hopes for a vaccine.
Where Did The Fat Go?
Fat burned during weight loss is breathed out as carbon dioxide and water, but breathing more won't help you lose weight.
