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Baby born with three arms: how it happens
Van Heest estimated that one out of 200,000 babies are born with two thumbs on one hand and one out of 2 million have doubling at the wrist, resulting in two hands. To decide which extremity to remove, doctors usually wait until the child is six to 12 months old to perform any surgery, as they want to observe which extremity the child favors and uses more, Van Heest said.» Read more about Baby born with three arms: how it happens
Fewer Doses of Radiation May Effectively Treat Breast Cancer
Fewer but larger doses of radiotherapy may be a safe and effective way to treat breast cancer, research suggests.» Read more about Fewer Doses of Radiation May Effectively Treat Breast Cancer
Sex drive is in your genes: study
Drugs to “cure” sexual dysfunction are soaring in popularity, aimed at those who want a little more heat between the sheets. But, a new study suggests that your desire is determined by your DNA.» Read more about Sex drive is in your genes: study
Study: 73M have diabetes or are at risk in U.S.
Nearly a third of Americans, more than 73 million adults, have diabetes or higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a new study shows.» Read more about Study: 73M have diabetes or are at risk in U.S.
Heavy Drinking Linked to Healthy Hearts
The more women drink — and the more often men drink — the healthier their hearts.» Read more about Heavy Drinking Linked to Healthy Hearts
Chronic pain? Listen to music!
Listening to music could considerably reduce chronic pain, say US-based scientists.» Read more about Chronic pain? Listen to music!
Too many vitamins can damage your health
People wrongly assume that because vitamins and minerals are vital for health, that more is better.» Read more about Too many vitamins can damage your health
Common painkillers increase risk of heart failure by a third
Regular use of painkillers increases the risk of heart failure by 30 per cent, according to a new study.» Read more about Common painkillers increase risk of heart failure by a third
Vaccine against cervical cancer approved
A vaccine against cervical cancer, the No.2 cancer killer in women, has been approved for sale.» Read more about Vaccine against cervical cancer approved
Botox: A lift for faces — and moods?
A small-scale pilot trial, published in the May 15 journal Dermatologic Surgery, found that Botox injected into frown lines around the mouth or in forehead furrows of 10 women eliminated depression symptoms in nine of them and reduced symptoms in the 10th.» Read more about Botox: A lift for faces — and moods?
