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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued guidance advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for those aiming…

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In a medical breakthrough, doctors in Boston have successfully performed pioneering in-utero brain surgery, treating a rare condition known as vein of Galen malformation (VOGM). This remarkable achievement marks the first instance of in-utero surgery being performed to treat this specific condition, shedding light on the potential of fetal surgeries to save lives and prevent postnatal complications.

Clubfoot is a common foot deformity that affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 live births worldwide. It is characterized by a twisted foot, turned inward and downward, making it difficult to walk or even wear shoes. This condition affects people of all ages and races, but it is more common in certain parts of the world, particularly in Asia.

A legal dispute over the abortion drug mifepristone has captured public attention. The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has put a lower court order imposing significant restrictions on the distribution of the medication on hold as the high court considers a request by the Biden administration to block the restrictions. Here is what you need to know about medical abortion and mifepristone.

Learn about hypospadias, a condition that US rapper Lil Dicky was born with, in this informative article. Discover what hypospadias is, how it can be treated, and how it can affect those who have it. Get a medical perspective on this condition that affects around 1 in every 200 newborn boys.

Stunting, a condition where a child’s growth and development are hampered due to malnutrition, is a significant public health problem in Indonesia. It is a severe form of malnutrition, which can lead to poor health outcomes and cognitive impairment.

Selective abortion, or sex-selective abortion, is the practice of aborting a fetus on the basis of its sex. In Bangladesh, the use of ultrasonography to determine the sex of a fetus has led to the selective abortion of female fetuses due to the country’s patriarchal traditions. This has resulted in a decline in the natural sex ratio (SR) and poses challenges to maternal and child health. Abortion is illegal in Bangladesh except in cases where it is required to save a woman’s life. However, nearly 1,194,000 abortions were performed in 2014 alone, many of them by untrained providers and/or in unsafe conditions.

Edema is a common condition characterized by swelling in the body’s tissues, usually in the feet, ankles, or legs. While it is often not a cause for concern, it can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying health issue. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at edema, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Epigenetics is the study of gene expression modifications caused by changes in the environment. In recent years, epigenetics has gained a lot of attention in the field of medicine because of its potential impact on health outcomes. This article will explore how epigenetics shapes the health outcomes of Asian populations and how understanding epigenetic mechanisms can lead to better health outcomes.