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Trial of malaria vaccine failed
A highly anticipated malaria vaccine did not achieve the expected results in a recent trial in children aged 6 to 12 weeks when its protective effect was only about 30%.
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Why do people crave 'eating bad'?
A new study revealed that not only pregnant women and children with pica syndrome - craving for non-food stuffs, have little or no nutritional value such as clay, nails,…
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Long life thanks to her
People championed longevity compared to other primates, and the new research results appreciate the role of grandparents in this happy reality.
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Want smart kids, leave many books in the house
The larger the number of books that children have the ability to interact with in the home, the higher their thinking ability.
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Carbonated soft drinks harm the heart and eyes
Scientists have discovered many harmful effects of carbonated beverages on the human body. However, the effect of this beverage on children has not been fully understood.
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Specialized contact lenses prevent myopia in children
Currently myopia is affecting 40% of children in the United States and nearly 90% of children in some Asian countries. This disease usually begins when the child is youn…
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Debate about children created by three people
UK public health and bioethics experts are openly discussing the techniques of giving birth to a mother and two children to prevent the risk of mother-to-child transmiss…
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Discovering foods that can treat autism
After conducting tests on mice, US scientists on September 6 reported that rare autism in children can be treated with a relatively popular dietary supplement.
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Most sore throats do not need antibiotics
Many patients with sore throats are often prescribed by doctors to take antibiotics, but that treatment is not correct, according to US experts.
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Crying helps children sleep better
Many instinctive parents often come to their children to comfort them when they hear the baby cry, but scientists at the University of Melbourne recommend letting childr…
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How to swallow dangerous gum?
What if you accidentally swallowed gum? Does it stay in your stomach for 7 years as people say?
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Medical disaster caused 10,000 malformed children
Thalidomide is advertised as a sedative, relief of unpleasant morning sickness, and can be used by pregnant women, allegedly responsible for birth defects of more than 1…
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Unexpected discovery of menopause
Most animals reproduce until they die. Humans are the only species to stop reproducing in the mid-life stage due to menopause. Today the role of menopause for human evol…
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What is the harmful effect of immunizing children?
Concerned that children are sick with fever or for some reason, many parents have delayed giving their children a scheduled vaccination or not giving their children the…
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Breastfeeding will reduce snoring in children
According to scientists, snoring babies are more likely to have behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, depression or other psychological problems compared to normal…