Breast milk gives certain gut bacteria a head start

Breast milk helps shape the gut microbiota for longer than previously thought. Researchers from DTU and Rigshospitalet have discovered that sugars in breast milk, which are nondigestible by the infant—so-called human milk ...

Using ultrasound to attack oral cancer cells

Oral cancer is a major health challenge in India, where tobacco and areca nut use contribute substantially to the disease burden. Despite advances in surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, treatment remains difficult because ...

Why the back? How stroking calms infants and mouse pups

Across cultures, the way we soothe an unsettled baby tends to look much the same: hold them close and gently rub their back. The act is so familiar that it's easy to forget how little is actually understood about why it works.

Marburg virus detected in Uganda toddler

The World Health Organization said Thursday that a case of Marburg virus disease had been detected in a toddler in Uganda during enhanced surveillance for Ebola.

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