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Biology / Biochemistry
What is the average hand size?
Average hand sizes vary according to sex and age. Learn what the average had sizes are for males and females, adults and children, and more here.


Dermatology
Pimple on anus: Appearance, treatment, and more
Pimples can appear anywhere on the body, even on the anus. Like facial acne, pimples in this area are not typically painful, but may be bothersome. Learn more.


Fertility
Stopping birth control: What to expect and management
Stopping hormonal birth control may cause headaches, menstrual changes, and other health issues. Here, learn about the side effects and how to manage them.


Mental Health
Racism in mental healthcare: An invisible barrier
In this Special Feature, we look at how racism prevents people of color and those from marginalized ethnic backgrounds from accessing mental healthcare.
What to know about bedwetting
Bedwetting is common in children, but it can also affect older children and adults. Causes include UTIs, stress, and underlying conditions. Learn more here.


Nutrition / Diet
‘No evidence’ that vitamin D can prevent or treat COVID-19
A review of existing studies finds no indication that taking vitamin D supplements protects against infection with the new coronavirus.


Public Health
Newly identified swine flu could become a human pandemic
Researchers have identified a virus that can infect both pigs and humans. According to researchers, it has the hallmarks of a future pandemic virus.
Proper hand washing: Step-by-step guide
Proper hand washing can help prevent the spread of germs and disease. Learn proper hand washing steps with a visual guide, along with helpful tips, here.
COVID-19: Hand sanitizers inactivate novel coronavirus, study finds
New research confirms that two hand sanitizer formulations recommended by the World Health Organization are effective against SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 and face masks: To wear or not to wear?
Many countries recommend face masks in public to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at common reasons why some people do not wear them.