According to the recent report on health disparities in children, one of the most important factors in preventing and addressing…
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Presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study has discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The study marks the first…
Taxing sweetened drinks by the amount of sugar could cut obesity and boost economic gains
Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages by the amount of sugar they contain, rather than by the liquid volume of these drinks, as…
Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum across Sub-Saharan Africa
Scientists have identified the regional character to Plasmodium falciparum across Africa. Malaria, infecting 219 million individuals in 2017, remains a…
Synthetic biologists extend functional life of cancer fighting circuitry in microbes
Bioengineers have developed a method to significantly extend the life of gene circuits used to instruct microbes to do things…
New method for imaging biological molecules
Researchers have developed a new method for creating images of molecules in cells or tissue samples. The method is based…
Stopping progression of tissue injury after button battery ingestion
Button battery injuries in children have been increasingly severe — resulting in devastating injuries and even death. Button batteries damage…
Medical News Today: What to do to reduce facial fat
Some people have concerns about excess facial fat. This article outlines seven tips for helping prevent and reduce excess facial…
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Foreword. This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then…
A Terminal Event
Foreword. In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician,…