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The tiny hand of a preterm baby

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Preterm babies have a similar BMI at adolescence to peers born at term

By the time premature babies reach 14 to 19 years of age, they have, on average, a similar body mass index to peers born at term, according to an analysis of more than 250,000 people

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Cancer cells of different sizes

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The size of skin cancer cells may affect how they respond to treatment

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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A better understanding of PCOS offers fresh hope for new treatments

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Why gene variant impairing alcohol breakdown raises heart disease risk

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Hormonal conditions like PCOS should no longer be neglected

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A wearable ultrasound sensor that is roughly the size of a postage stamp creates images of the heart while the wearer exercises

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Skin patch makes ultrasound images of your heart as you move

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The doctor examines the nerve response with monofilament odiatrist treating feet during procedure. Doctor neurologist examining female patient

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A diet high in amino acids reduced diabetes-related nerve pain in mice

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2CX23A8 Microscopic COVID-19 Coronavirus Molecules Close Up - nCOV Influenza Virus Pathogen Under Macro Medical Lab Microscope - Testing, Awareness Concept

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The covid-19 virus gets into the brain – what does it do there?

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Type 2 diabetes, which requires people to regularly check their blood sugar levels, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer

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Type 2 diabetes linked with an increased risk of dying from cancer

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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be severe in vulnerable people

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The first ever vaccine against RSV could be approved in 2023

Although usually mild, the respiratory syncytial virus can be fatal among babies and older people. Promising results from trials during pregnancy and in those aged 60 or over suggest that a vaccine may soon be approved

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Why antidepressants can blunt both negative and positive emotions

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US fentanyl rules are so strict they may prevent life-saving research

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Woman has entire scalp reattached after it was ripped off by a drill

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AI detects if YouTubers are infected with omicron coronavirus variant

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