Many children in the world today learn little or nothing about evolution in school. They learn plenty about Christianity, Buddhism, and other religions, which all have their unique explanation of how life here on earth came to be, but there’s … Read More »
A new study suggests that survivors of childhood cancer tend to have a poor diet in their adult life; a diet lacking essential nutrients might increase the risk of chronic disease for survivors of childhood cancer, as they are already … Read More »
Women who purchase two or more prescriptions for the antidepressants selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with speech and language disorders, finds a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The new findings suggest … Read More »
An estimated 15 million Americans have food allergies, and the condition affects 1 in every 13 children – about two in every classroom – under 18 years of age in the United States. Having a parent, brother, or sister with … Read More »
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness. They are a natural response to life’s difficult times and events, and they usually lessen with time. Clinical depression goes beyond feelings of sadness and is a real illness with potentially serious consequences. It is … Read More »
The cost of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer can vary widely, and higher cost does not necessarily mean greater effectiveness. These are the findings of a new study published online in Cancer and presented at the 2016 American Society of … Read More »
“ It wasn’t me!” This is just one of many statements parents are likely to have heard from their child, often in a desperate attempt to escape the blame for a misdeed they are clearly guilty of. But when it comes … Read More »
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Males who were conceived using an infertility treatment where sperm is injected into an egg may themselves have lower sperm quantity and quality than those conceived naturally, … Read More »
The Medtech sector has proven to be a catalyst for economic development, both at the local and national levels. Because it is so R&D-intensive and technologically sophisticated, Medtech not only creates a diversity of job opportunities and value-added activities – … Read More »
Pregnant women with hearing loss may be more likely to give birth prematurely or have low-birth-weight babies. This is the conclusion of new research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers suggest women with hearing loss are at … Read More »