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Epidurals may lower risk of complications after birth, study hints
Getting an epidural during labor was linked to a 35% reduction in severe maternal health complications in a new study, with even higher protective effects in people with preterm births.
Rare fungal STI spotted in US for the 1st time
A difficult-to-treat form of ringworm can spread via sex and has now been seen in the U.S.
Epigenetics linked to the maximum life spans of mammals — including us
Some chemical tags on DNA, called epigenetic factors, that are present at a young age can affect the maximum life spans of mammal species.
Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers sickens 162
A company that ships whole cucumbers from Florida has recalled potentially contaminated produce.
Vivid nightmares precede lupus diagnosis by over a year in some patients
Some lupus patients report having nightmares just before a flare, and of these, some report starting to have bad dreams long before their actual lupus diagnosis.
Best running watches 2024: Top picks for sprinters, marathon runners and triathletes
BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches you can buy in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 and Coros Pace 2 to Garmin Enduro 2.
Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genome
A new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.
Scientists pinpoint likely origin of stuttering in the brain
Disruptions to a single network in the brain may be responsible for stuttering, new research suggests.
