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Is The Stethoscope Dying? High-Tech Rivals Pose A Threat

Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope—the very symbol of the medical profession—is facing an uncertain prognosis.

Antibiotics: Even Low Use In Children Can Have A Negative Impact On Health

A new study has found that even low use of antibiotics in children can have a negative impact on their health.

Any Amount Of Running Linked To Significantly Lower Risk Of Death

Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Ultra-Processed Food Linked To Poorer Cardiovascular Health

Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to research conducted by scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Children In Punjab Low On Micronutrients, Despite Living In One Of India’s Most Affluent States

Despite living in one of India’s most affluent states, children in Punjab have been found to have low levels of essential micronutrients.

Monsanto Pleads Guilty To Illegally Spraying Banned Pesticide In Hawaii

Agrochemicals company Monsanto has pleaded guilty to spraying a banned pesticide on research crops on the Hawaii island of Maui in 2014.

Statin Drugs Increase Risk Of Diabetes And Skin Infections

A new study has found that using cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for even as little as three months can put patients at risk of developing diabetes, as well as skin and soft tissue infections.

UK Researchers Say Greater Focus Needed On Vitamin D Deficiency In Younger Healthy Populations

NEWS UK researchers have called for more awareness of vitamin D deficiency in younger healthy populations. COMMENT A micronutrient that has numerous important functions, vitamin D […]