Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey
Dr. Allotey, you have dedicated your career to gender, equity, health, and human rights. What inspired you to pursue this ...
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Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits
Can eating more steak and burgers fix iron deficiency? New research reveals red meat’s power to lift hemoglobin levels in ...
WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis
Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according ...
Study highlights risks of stopping anticoagulants in older patients
For patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of ...
Tenecteplase injection after clot removal improves stroke recovery
Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in ...
Oral and gut bacteria in stroke patients associated with worse prognosis and mortality
A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people ...
LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own
Bill Hall, 71, has been fighting for his life for 38 years. These days, he's feeling worn out. Hall contracted ...
Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health
Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public ...
Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer
Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. ...
Research suggests flexible approach to antiplatelet management after drug-eluting stent implantation
Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery more than 1 year after coronary drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, there was no difference with ...