BOSTON — Having a preoperative MRI scan does not help surgeons to reduce the likelihood of positive surgical margins when they are performing lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer, a new study concludes.   The current results suggest that MRI is “not useful to achieve this goal and not a productive use of healthcare resources,” said senior author Marissa Howard-McNatt, MD, […]

Sex after having a baby is a delicate aspect of postpartum life — physically, mentally, and emotionally — and the reception for welcoming sexual intimacy back into the bedroom is different for every woman after giving birth vaginally or via cesarean. Related story Stacy Keibler Shares First Family Photo Weeks After Return From 3-Year Social Media Hiatus According to the […]

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Leading cardiologists rank the 10 most popular diets in terms of heart health (look away now, vegans!) The DASH diet developed by cardiologists for heart health scored the best People who eat the keto or paleo diet are the worst off, with diets scoring worst READ MORE: Which fad diet is best for you? DailyMail.com ranks seven   Diets that include […]

Early symptoms of dementia explained in NHS video Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. More common the older you get, it often manifests as issues such as memory loss and behavioural changes. However, there can be physical signs to look out for. Charity Dementia UK says: “Dementia is an […]

Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a new study by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The scientists believe it may also treat similar viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19. Prof. Tsumoru Shintake, who leads the Quantum Wave Microscopy Unit at […]

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A new study is the first randomized clinical trial to compare mitral valve repair via a conventional sternotomy. Researchers report that recovery from baseline to 6 weeks is better with mini-mitral surgery, although at 12 weeks, recovery of physical function is the same for both mini-mitral and sternotomy. A high mitral valve repair rate was seen with both surgical approaches […]

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Move over, coastal grandmother baby names — there’s a new viral aesthetic trend, and this (virtual) town ain’t big enough for the both of ’em. We’re talking about coastal cowgirl baby names: the same beachy-with-a-touch-of-preppy aesthetic as coastal grandmother, but with a rugged, fun-loving twist. Related story Baby Names That Give Off a 'Coastal Grandmother' Vibe When you think of […]