Children born by cesarean delivery may have an increased risk of becoming obese, compared with their siblings born by vaginal delivery, says study. This finding may have significant implications for the almost 1.3 million cesarean births per year in the … Read More »
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices intended for consumers to use themselves are nothing new anymore. They’ve been even getting a bit stale, often looking similar and relying on pads that are individually connected by wire to the control unit. … Read More »
A new study provides further evidence of the health benefits of breast-feeding, after finding infants with a genetic susceptibility for asthma development are less likely to experience symptoms of the condition if they are breast-fed. Breast-feeding may reduce respiratory symptoms … Read More »
Being pregnant during a heatwave is far from the most pleasant scenario for a woman, but new research finds such extreme temperatures may do more than make expectant mothers uncomfortable; they could increase the risk of preterm birth. Researchers say … Read More »
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Changing the way you cook could help reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Boiling, steaming and poaching look like the safest way … Read More »
Impaired sexual activity and sexual function problems are more common among young women than men in the year following a heart attack, finds a study published in JAMA Cardiology. More women than men who reported no sexual problems at study … Read More »
Although abstinence from alcohol is widely recommended when trying to become pregnant, its exact implications for a woman’s fertility are not known. A new study published in The BMJ charts the interaction in new detail. A new study looks in … Read More »
According to new research from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, daily soluble corn fiber supplementation significantly helps build and retain calcium in bone for women in their teens and postmenopause. Adolescent and postmenopausal females can benefit significantly in bone … Read More »
The concept of metabolically healthy obesity – obese individuals who may not be at an increased risk for metabolic complications – has been the subject of much debate over the past 15 years, with some scientists questioning if it even … Read More »
New research emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy, after finding children with conduct disorder in early life may be more likely to develop symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if their mother consumes a high-fat, high-sugar diet … Read More »