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AbstractObjective To evaluate the effect of prophylactic antibiotics on the risk of wound complications after episiotomy or second degree tear.Design…

Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images A systematic review and meta-analysis confirms links between infection with viruses such as SARS-CoV-2,…

A new study found that people taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss may lower their risk for a type…

A new study links eating nuts regularly to lower risk of heart disease deaths.Tree nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts…

Nearly 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.Regular dental visits are a critical screening tool and cut…

The peer review process relies on experts lending their time to evaluate papers. How do journals handle review shortages?Image credit:© iStock,…

Regular exercise is the #1 lifestyle habit linked to lower dementia and Alzheimer’s risk.Studies show even small amounts of activity…

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Restricting sugar consumption early in life lowers the risks for various heart conditions later in adulthood, including heart attack, heart…

A new study suggests you don’t need to walk 10,000 or even 7,000 steps a day to see meaningful health…