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Alcohol intake during pregnancy regardless of amount increases risk of miscarriage

The study thwarts previous beliefs that "modest levels of consumption" were regarded as safe despite already existing medical advice against consumption.

Virus antibody treatment could potentially save lives until vaccine becomes available: Experts

Until a vaccine successfully completes testing and is approved by regulators, alternate forms of treatment are being considered.

3-year-old boy swallows 28 tiny magnetic balls, ends up having part of his gut removed

Ingested magnetic ball toys can cause permanent damage to one's gut and may lead to death if not treated immediately

Virus research yield surprising results regarding possible benefits of previous inoculations

It seems that previous vaccinations could be the key to prevent certain COVID-19 symptoms and reduce mortality rates.

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Wearing face mask reduces severity of coronavirus symptoms, study indicates

Masks do not only help prevent the spread of coronavirus, but they also protect the wearer from a severe bout of COVID-19 in case someone is infected.

Texas parasitic outbreak sickens 82; health officials still trying to identify source

Public health officials are still trying to find the source of the parasitic infection that affected residents of Austin-Travis County.

Scientists discover why children are less susceptible to coronavirus infection

Scientists discover that the ACE2 receptors, which works like a door for coronavirus, is lower in children than in adults.

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package

The US has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, recording nearly 163,000 deaths.

Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK

Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.

Study suggests getting more education reduces risk of developing Alzheimer's

More education not only opens up more opportunities, but offers individuals more benefits.

MS breakthrough: New drug works better at preventing symptom relapses

New clinical study shows ofatumumab lowers the rate of relapse among MS patients.

Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads: study

Among those who were initially asymptomatic, 89 never developed symptoms at all -- about 30 percent of the total.

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Chinese woman grows 44lb belly for 2 years caused by baffling medical condition

The impoverished mother of two hopes to raise £3,290 for medical procedures to treat her massive belly growth

Dementia update: Steady decline of cases seen in the UK and US

With this steady decline in dementia cases, it would mean 15 million fewer people will suffer from the disease.

Coronavirus update: Researchers find hair loss an unreported COVID-19 symptom

Long-haulers who continue to experience symptoms after recovering from coronavirus noticed losing hair.

Nearly half of inmates at Arizona Prison test positive for virus

Arizona, population 7.3 million, has reported more than 180,000 coronavirus cases.

China willing to cooperate with WHO plans to investigate origins of SARS-CoV-2

For now, the WHO did not specify the identities of the two experts given the ongoing tensions between China and the United States.

Getting adequate sleep plays important role in fostering positive emotions

Sleeping later than usual can limit positive emotions the following day.

New promising drug shows potential in slowing down arthritis

A drug tested to prevent another heart attack shows promise in treating osteoarthritis.

Novavax reports promising early trial results of COVID-19 vaccine

The final stage Phase 3 trial of its vaccine, called NVX-CoV2373, is set to take place this fall.

Red Card: Premier League to send off players for coughing at opponents next season

Coughing deliberately at opponents and officials will be considered to be endangering the other person's health.

Virus pandemic also takes its toll on mental health of healthcare workers, experts worry

These have been observed by researchers in doctors, nurses, emergency responders, law enforcement, and others who have faced the crisis head-on.

Study shows REM, non-REM sleep, complement each other to boost learning

Scientists discovered how the different stages of sleep affect the various aspects of learning.

COVID-19 outbreak in mink farms: Dutch researchers investigating possible transmission to humans

Authorities suspect the animals transmitted the virus to a number of workers at the farm.

83-year-old grandma sets herself on fire after using flammable skin cream

London Fire Brigade raises awareness on the dangers of using emollients and wants improved safety labeling of similar products.

Coronavirus: WHO believes pandemic will not end soon, vaccine trials face another challenge

Top epidemiology experts call for more diversity to ensure that among the 30,000 participants more ethnic minorities and Black volunteers are included.

Revolutionary sponge test for oesophageal cancer reduces need for endoscopies

This new sponge-on-a-pill test may detect Barrett's oesaphagus and early cancer.

Botox injections help ease depression, new study claims

Patients who receive Botox apparently enjoy both cosmetic and mental health benefits.

Global virus cases top 18 million as Australian city imposes curfew

Fresh clusters have been reported in countries that had previously brought their outbreaks under control.

Dad who lost his penis has a bigger one built on his arm

Man whose penis fell off due to a blood infection finds hope in pioneering procedure to have a new one back between his legs before the year ends.

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Blood test shows promise in detecting disease early before onset

Blood test breakthrough opens the possibility of detecting the degenerative disease many years before memory starts declining.

Coronavirus update: German study finds some COVID-19 patients with heart issues

Researchers from Germany looked at the heart conditions of recovered patients and found some suffering from inflammation.

UK govt securing 60mn more doses of virus vaccine from two pharmaceutical firms

Once the coronavirus vaccine is approved for use, the British government plans to prioritise those in the social services and healthcare sectors.

FDA gives go ahead to administer COVID-19 tests on those without symptoms

The Food and Drug Administration gave its nod to the first COVID-19 test for asymptomatic individuals.

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