Women who get pregnant while using birth control may carry a gene that breaks down the hormones common in contraceptives, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The study’s lead author Aaron Lazorwitz, MD, assistant professor
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One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria, researchers suggest. Scientists advise consuming natural yogurt, which contains beneficial bacteria dampens inflammation. This is similar to the bacteria found in breastfeeding mothers. Their suggestion is
A large study has linked red and processed meat with higher risk of heart disease and death. Eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry — but not fish — per week was linked to a 3 to
According to a recent study, women who consume a very high quantity of milk may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the study found that even relatively moderate amounts of dairy
Whether or not red meat poses significant threat to heath and wellness has been subjected to various arguments but now, a large, carefully analyzed new study links red and processed meat consumption with higher risk of heart disease and death,
Imagine what amount of relief it would bring to actually have effective family planning without injections, insertions or drugs, and still have the same results, just by getting acquainted with an app on your phone? Scientists have figured out how.
Some interesting reports have now emerged on how teachers can help students achieve a 30% positive behaviour boost through ‘praise’. Three years of data collected across three states in the United States, from 19 elementary schools and 151 classrooms, during
What is the bigger stressor of a woman? Their children or their husbands? A survey of 7,000 mums by Today found on average they rate their levels of stress at a worryingly high 8.5 out of 10. 46 per cent
A new study claims that children whose mothers had hyperemesis gravidarum — a severe form of a morning sickness — during pregnancy were 53% more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to Kaiser Permanente research published in
A new study has identified markers of maternal stress, both physical and psychological — that may influence a baby’s sex and the likelihood of preterm birth. It’s becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child
A new study has tied the economic power of a woman to her husband’s stress levels. While it seems that many men want their wives to earn, so they can assist with paying the bills, it seems, they do not
Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Symptoms usually develop 10–12 days after exposure to an infected person and last 7–10 days. A new study on how measles affects a child’s health has come up with
A mother’s warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive relationship later in life, even if her own marriage is contentious, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Previous research shows
New research at Oregon State University suggests that the blue wavelengths produced by light-emitting diodes damage cells in the brain as well as retinas. Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household
A very small group of boys grow up to become involved in persistent antisocial behavior and violent offending. Research has confirmed that there are reliable predictors of antisocial behavior in boys as early as the age of two or three.
A study mapping child deaths over two decades finds that the likelihood of a child reaching age five varies nearly four-fold among local government areas in Nigeria. The research shows that in Nigeria, 789,037 children died before their fifth birthdays
The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child are well-recognized, including for late preterm infants (LPI). LPI’s are babies born between 34 and almost 37 weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks. Because LPI do
A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) revealed that regular tea drinkers have better-organised brain regions and this is associated with healthy cognitive function compared to non-tea drinkers. The research team made this discovery
According to a study conducted by sex psychologist, Dr Justin Lehmiller, women who date younger men have more satisfying relationships. Dr Lehmiller surveyed 200 heterosexual women in relationships about their relationships, including the age of their partners, and how satisfied they
It does not matter how happy your marriage is or how much you both love each other, conflicts are inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue but there’s a difference in how a happy couple argues and how it leads to
Contrary to popular belief that women can become really insecure about their bodies postpartum, a new study has found that motherhood can bring about a boost in body image. The study, carried out by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin
A new study conducted by Swedish and British researchers sought to find a link between lack of sleep and strokes, coronary artery disease or heart failure and they came up with an interesting find. Sleeping problems otherwise called insomnia is
Scientists in a recent study have said that physical fitness may help to prevent depression and anxiety. According to medicalnewstoday.com, common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are a growing global issue as they reduce overall well-being and life
A new study has found that social media raises children’s risk of mental health problems by up to half. The study of more than 10,000 children showed that checking various social media platforms weekly means the risk of suffering “psychological
A new study has found women culpable for leading men on because of a most basic need. The research was conducted by Brian Collisson, Jennifer Howell, and Trista Harig of Azusa Pacific University and UC Merced, and published in the
