Immunisation against hepatitis B is routinely offered across much of the world Mehmet Salih Guler / Getty Images The hepatitis B vaccine seems to reduce the risk of developing diabetesand not just by preventing the infection. The vaccine is routinely offered to infants in most countries, usually via three doses. In the US, this became … Read more
Moisturising a baby’s skin could have long-term benefits nattrass/Getty Images Applying moisturiser to a baby’s skin every day could reduce their risk of developing eczema, but it seems to depend on whether they are genetically at risk of the condition. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory condition characterised by itchy and dry skin that … Read more
Boston defenceman Charlie McAvoy remains in the hospital with a “significant injury” to his right shoulder that developed an infection, the Bruins said on Wednesday, a day after he was scratched from the 4 Nations Face-Off. The statement from head team physician Peter Asnis said McAvoy injured his acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the American round-robin … Read more
