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Dr. Jyoti Shah, a urological surgeon consultant for the Burton hospitals NHS foundation trust in the UK, revealed that discrimination is very much a commonplace in many operating theaters. Many female surgeons are said t...

The annual death toll from AIDS has fallen in recent years and is expected to drop further. The World Health Organization (WHO) issues new guidelines, Obama announces a new program and African leaders unite against HIV.

Government officials investigate the potential sources of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv), including reusable tote bags from China. Their report states that the tote bags used for international trade were reus...

An American research found seniors with moderate to severe hearing impairment have 54 percent risk of death. Seniors with mild hearing problems carry a 27 percent mortality risk.

A study by researchers from Baylor University found that cellphones, particularly the act of "phubbing" or phone snubbing, could damage romantic relationships. It can ultimately lead to depression, the study warned.

Bristol-Myers has announced that the FDA finally bestowed them the green light for their melanoma drug combo. With this, patients may soon have a new treatment option to improve their clinical outcomes.

A 2.1 increase in BMI was observed for each hour that teenagers go to bed late. Bedtime is seen as a potential target for weight management during a person's transition into adulthood.

A rare case of nasal cancer distorted Rajendra Prasad Aggarwal's face. A successful 12-hour surgery, however, restored it to its original form.

Shopping addiction is linked to symptoms of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, a group of psychology researchers found. The team also developed the Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS).

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