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UK Doctors Carry Out First Human Womb Transplant in History
The first womb transplant has been carried out by surgeons on a woman in the United Kingdom. Kiin Media…
Breast cancer awareness campaigns can do a better job supporting women who’ve received a stage 4 diagnosis, instead of focusing only on early detection and ‘beating cancer’
Many women with metastatic breast cancer feel left out of annual ‘Pinktober’ awareness drives because these campaigns tend to focus…
Understanding risk statistics about breast cancer screening
Basic statistical literacy is important for communicating and understanding medical risks. Janet Ramsden Fiona Fidler, The University of Melbourne and…
Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe
Kwame Amo/Shutterstock Olalekan Olasehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Every year it…
Varsity Don Wannang decries surge in breast cancer, infant mortality in Nigeria
The Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacist, University of Jos, Prof Noel Wannang, has raised concern over the increase in breast…
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Baby born with extremely muscular chest and arms
Doctors were taken aback when a baby girl was born with a rare disease that causes her chest and limbs…
How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Many countries adopt legislation to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Yet, many still face challenges finding work. (Shutterstock) Chloe…
Cannabis in Canada: Debunking myths about the real impacts of legalization
Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would…
Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50
Behaviour changes like apathy, lack of impulse control or socially inappropriate behaviour may indicate a risk of dementia in people…
