Adolescence is a period of dramatic bodily change and often a confusing time for young people. The role of teachers in guiding young people through these changes can be an important factor in how successfully they are managed. By Aakanksha […]
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Millions of injuries occur every year due to medication errors. It is also known that at least one death occurs every day due to a medication error. By exploring the factors leading to these errors, changes can be made to […]
Diabetes is one of the world’s leading causes of death, affecting millions of people around the globe. Researchers now say: by reducing oxidative stress, the ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin might be useful in the management of diabetes symptoms and complications. Is […]
Recent research suggests that adolescent boys who are cyber bullied pursue risky sexual behaviors more frequently than girls who are cyber bullied. Results may reflect a culture of toxic masculinity and highlight the need to pay special attention to male […]
Opioids have been proven largely ineffective for chronic noncancer pain and their use comes with risks of dependency. Yet, a nationwide study conducted in Denmark shows that many patients with chronic noncancer pain receive inappropriate long-term treatment with the opioid […]
Biobanks collect, process and store human bodily substances, such as blood or tissue, under well-defined and controlled conditions. By using these biosamples and related patient data for their research, scientists can gain deeper insights into a particular disease and develop […]
The need for dietary supplementation during pregnancy varies based on region, eating habits and socioeconomic conditions, and is an important factor to be aware of when considering foetal development and health. A new study from Turkey finds that health professionals […]
According to recent research, more knowledge of social, physical, and psychological factors affecting patients being considered for weight-loss surgery is needed. This may facilitate the identification of those at risk of stomach pain and long-term use of opioids after surgery. […]
Despite being promoted as an “alternative” tobacco product for adult smokers, e-cigarettes are currently being used not only by smokers trying to quit, but also among youth who never smoked. This phenomenon has the potential to exacerbate the epidemic of […]
Facial expressions and other movements inside the womb reflect the extent of development of the fetus’ brain and central nervous system. A new study from Japan reports on the first use of 4D ultrasound recordings to track different facial expressions […]
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