Experts have warned that smokers are at a potential risk factor for COVID-19 infection with severe manifestations. The experts also warned that tobacco users who have pre-existing comorbidities of the heart or lungs are at higher risk. The study, as
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A study has shown the long term health benefits of breastfeeding newborns. The researchers in the study published in open access journal, Allergy, said though breastfeeding is known to be associated with better health outcomes in infancy and throughout adulthood, their
In a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, researchers unveiled findings that suggest that induction of labour at 39 weeks of gestation among healthy, first-time mothers reduces the rate of cesarean birth as compared to
New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they reach six months of age. But according to a new study parents should view sleep consolidation as a process, instead of a milestone to
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception. This is one of four themes that researchers
Scientists said on Monday that they had developed a way of predicting if patients will develop Alzheimer’s disease by analysing their blood, in what experts hailed as a potential “gamechanger” in the fight against the debilitating condition. Around 50 million
Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a brain scanning study has revealed. Stress levels in mothers — measured by a hormone linked to anxiety and other health problems — is related to
Educational status appears to have a positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low-income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data. Using national data on 27,334 individuals from 12 European countries, researchers at the University of Leeds,
Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a newly published Penn State College of Medicine research study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral
Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to researchers. The team followed more
COVID-19 may lead to infertility in men by blocking testicular cells that produce sperm, a new study has claimed. According to scientists, the disease could make men infertile even if they only suffer a mild form of the disease. The
Men might want to think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night. A new study found correlations between electronic media use at night and poor sperm quality. Preliminary results show that greater self-reported exposure to light-emitting media devices in
The United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) proposed fixed time limits could restrict some international students including those from Nigeria, from admission of more than two years. If approved, international students, exchange visitors, and foreign information media representatives will
From regularly washing your hands to wearing a face mask, there are several things you can do to reduce your risk of coronavirus. Now, a new study claims that wearing glasses can also lower your risk of Covid-19. Researchers from
Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for obesity and high blood pressure, according to researchers. The study, published in the journal Epigenetics, explored how more than 1,000
Women’s relationship satisfaction depends on equal household duties, while men’s depends on partner’s communication. This is no secret because we know that many women grumble and secretly resent their partners for not helping enough or at all with home chores.
New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children. The study, led by King’s College London and supported by the British Heart Foundation and Tommy’s charity, examined how an
Women who sit down too much while pregnant risk harming their baby, experts warn. Warwick Medical School researchers found sitting down for over six hours at a stretch in the second trimester led to greater weight gain and diabetes in
Children exposed to higher levels of fine particles in the air (known as PM2.5) are more likely to develop asthma and persistent wheezing than children who are not exposed, finds a new study published by the British Medical Journal BMJ
It is a no-brainer that nutrition plays a pivotal role in health. At one end of the spectrum, it is common knowledge that eating a diet that is high in sugar, salt, and fat increases the risk of poorer health
Weight loss and fitness is most successful in heart attack survivors when partners join in the effort to diet, according to research presented on August 27 at European Society of Cardiology ESC Congress 2020. “Lifestyle improvement after a heart attack
Losing weight, as we know, can help improve health concerns like lowering your risk of a heart attack, improving metabolism, lowering blood pressure, and much more. But scientists say becoming healthier, eating nutritious foods, and exercising can also help you avoid these
Obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies’ brains as early as the second trimester, a new study finds. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the investigation linked high body mass index (BMI), an
Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an incremental 8% increase in risk of miscarriage, according to a new study according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The momentum behind a move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks worsening an already low intake of an essential nutrient involved in brain health, warns a nutritionist in the online journal
