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Infant whooping cough infection tied to later epilepsy risk
Children in Denmark who were diagnosed with pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in early childhood appear to have an increased risk…
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NYC uses one-night stands to promote birth control
One-night stands happen — and the New York City Health Department is featuring them as part of a new birth-control…
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UK womb transplants: 5 ethical issues
Ten women in the United Kingdom may undergo womb transplants as part of an upcoming study, but the procedure raises…
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Common pregnancy complications tied to heart disease deaths later on
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As any 40-weeks’-pregnant woman can attest, predicting when labor might start is a dark art — which is to say,…
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Texas couple marries in hospital while bride is in labor
Married couples with children often describe either the birthday of their newborn or their wedding the best day of their…
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Experimental gel partially protects against genital herpes
An experimental vaginal gel containing a drug used to treat the AIDS virus could prevent half of cases of genital…
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Pausing puberty with hormone blockers may help transgender kids
Transgender adults start as transgender children, and doctors are now poised to help these children cope with their perceived gender…
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Baby Weighs Half-Pound at Birth, Survives, Thrives
The world’s smallest-ever surviving baby boy — just 9 ounces when he was born — is eight months old now…
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