Plastic Surgeons Urge Waiting Until Age 19 for Gender Surgery MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at le
Let’s revisit the subject of raw milk
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Measles Spreads to College Campuses as Cases Rise Across 17 States MedNews
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Which milk is the healthiest? The two leading options with the most protein and calcium
With the wide variety of milk options—from cow’s milk to plant-based beverages—a dietitian explains which options provide the most protein and calcium, and who each one is suitable for.
Infant Food Market to Reach US$ 224.44 Billion by 2033 Driven by Rising Birth Rates, Premium Nutrition Demand, and Pediatric-Endorsed Formulations
Surging birth rates, particularly in the Asia Pacific, combined with heightened parental awareness of nutritional requirements, are driving demand for iron-fortified cereals, specialized formulas, and probiotic-enriched products. Leading brands such as Gerber,
Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Stroke Risk MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 People who follow a Mediterranean diet might lower their risk of stroke, a new study reports.Overall, women who stuck most closely to an
Researchers Identify Two Emerging Animal Viruses as Potential Global Health Threats MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about two pathogens in animals that have the potential to trigger the next major health
Beyond Grip Strength: Study Shows Daily Movement is Key to Living Well With Osteoarthritis MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 For the millions of people with osteoarthritis, the ability to squeeze a handgrip may be less important to their quality of life than the