Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?

VH-studio/Shutterstock Vitamins in pregnancy are usually discussed in terms of a baby’s health at birth. But could the amount of vitamin D taken during pregnancy also influence how a child’s brain works many years later? A recent Danish study suggests that it might. Children whose mothers received a higher doseContinue Reading

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Once-weekly HIV pill as effective as daily dose, research shows

Towfiqu ahamed barbhuiya/ Shutterstock Around 78% of people who are living with HIV take a daily pill to manage their infection. These drugs work by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying. Although these drugs are very effective, some people struggle to stick with the daily regimen. There are many reasonsContinue Reading

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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different waysContinue Reading

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