Thursday 8 November 2018

Female Genital Cutting Decreasing in Africa

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The practice of cutting young girls’ genitals dropped sharply in Africa between 1990 and 2017, according to a new study. In western Asia, however, the practice has continued to grow.



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The Ecosystem in Immigrants’ Guts Is Shaped by the Place They Call Home


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Wednesday 7 November 2018

Fraction of Opioids Taken After Most Surgeries

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People typically use only a quarter of the opioid painkillers prescribed to them after surgery, according to a new study. The leftover pills are ripe for misuse, addiction and overdose, researchers said.



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FDA OKs 1st Drug to Tame Gassy Cows

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The U.S. government has approved the first drug that reduces ammonia gas emissions from an animal or its waste.



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2nd Baby Born to a Kratom-Using Mom Has Withdrawal

A second baby exposed to kratom during his mother's pregnancy may signal a broader trend among pregnant women toward seeking alternatives to opioid painkillers, a study author says.



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