FDA panel reviews accuracy of oximeters and suggests improvements
Pulse oximeter are known to give inaccurate readings of people of colour and FDA has suggested stricter regulations for device testings
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Paracetamols can induce risky behaviour
Paracetamol increases risk-taking behaviour and blunts anxiety in some, according to a study
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Researchers say insomnia medicine can treat drug and alcohol addiction
Rutger researchers have identified a biological process for drug and alcohol addiction and believe existing insomnia medicines could be used to reduce cravings.
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Researchers find mindfulness as effective as medicine in calming anxiety
Research found mindfulness meditation as beneficial as anxiety drugs for anxiety disorder
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Moderate coffee intake during pregnancy can impact child height, study
Even low coffee intake during pregnancy can impact a child's height in early childhood
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Certain fibers can worsen IBD symptoms, says study
Fiber-rich diet can irritate the guts and worsen IBD symptoms, says study
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Maternal obesity affects fetal brain development
Maternal gut microbiome and fetal brain development
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Liver regeneration possible with new drug, eliminating need for a transplant
New drug can help activate liver regeneration and repair in end-stage liver disease
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Scientists fear return of deadly wave of Covid subvariants
Scientists fear a resurgence of Covid-19 infections and deaths from antibody resistant BQ.1.1 strain
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Scientists identify 42 genes linked to dyslexia
Scientists have identified 42 genes related to dyslexia