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Breastfeeding associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality | MDLinx Specialties & Diseases > PediatricsBreastfeeding associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortalityPublished July 25, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Our Team's TakeawaysKey points summarized by the MDLinx Team.Among nearly 10 mill...

Around 16% of children experience long COVID after infection, review finds Approximately 16% of children and adolescents diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 had a persistent symptom 3 months after infection, according to the results of a systematic review of more than 15,000 patients.

Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity a day significantly reduces cancer risk Small amounts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity appeared associated with lower risk for cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. “Even though study participants were not doing any structured exercise, about 94% recorded some vigorous intermittent lifestyle ph...

Nonalcoholic muscadine wine may improve aging skin in older women Women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily showed significantly improved elasticity and water retention of their skin, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2023.The study is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of nonalcoholic wine consumption on....

Patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease may be at higher risk for long COVID Long COVID symptoms are more common in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease vs. those without such conditions, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.