Mother Suffers Perforated Bowel After Scan Error, Calls for Improved Postnatal Care
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A Solihull mother developed sepsis and required emergency surgery after a CT scan error led to a misinterpretation of her symptoms following childbirth.
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World's Largest Menstrual Fluid Biobank to Aid Heavy Period Research
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A new study will create an unprecedented collection of menstrual fluid samples to identify biological markers for conditions causing heavy bleeding and improve patient outcomes.
Woman Finds Affordable Solution for Alopecia After Spending Thousands on Treatments
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After years of struggling with hair loss, a 75-year-old woman discovered a supplement that reversed her condition.
Nicotine Vapes Offer Best Chance for Smoking Cessation, Major Review Concludes
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Regulated vaping devices are more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies, but health experts caution against use by non-smokers and children.
Experts Caution Against Common Baby Food Pouches for Newborns
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A new study suggests that many commercial baby food pouches are too high in sugar and lack essential nutrients for infants under one year old.
Midlife Brain Shift Could Increase Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
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Research indicates a significant change in the brain's immune cells around age 50 may contribute to neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Eight Hours of Sleep May Not Be Necessary for Adults, New Research Suggests
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A review of existing studies indicates that individual sleep needs vary, and historical data points to shorter sleep durations in pre-industrial societies.
Woman's Habit of Sleeping in Makeup Leads to Lifelong Eye Condition
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A woman's long-term habit of sleeping with eye makeup on resulted in a painful, irreversible condition that has permanently affected her vision and daily life.
Study Questions Link Between Pesticide Exposure and Autism Traits
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New research suggests organophosphate pesticides may not be a primary driver of autism-related characteristics in children.