Hang on, is it a bad idea to drink alcohol during your period?
We’re becoming ever-more educated about our cycles and what it takes to have a better period experience, from exercise and food to stress reduction. So, where does alcohol fit in? So, it’s your time of the month again, and all…
Read MoreScientists examine the maturation of brain regions in preschoolers
As their brain regions linked to self-control mature, preschoolers improve in their ability to stop themselves from doing something, according to new research published in JNeurosci. A component of self-control called inhibitory control doesn't develop until around age 4. In…
Read MoreIgual que con covid, atraso en pruebas y vacunas para la viruela del simio
Andy Stone es uno de los afortunados. El residente de la ciudad de Nueva York vio un tweet de un activista local del sida que decía que las vacunas contra la viruela del simio estarían disponibles ese día en una…
Read MoreBabies’ babble brings big learning bonus
Babies’ babble may be smarter than you think. A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that the unintelligible sounds they make before they learn to talk can impact the people around…
Read MoreWatch Kaavia James' Hilarious Reaction When Someone Tries to Eat Too Many of Her Snacks
Kaavia “ShadyBaby” James is back and she’s putting her foot down when it comes to her pretzels. The 3-year-old’s Instagram account — which is likely run by her parents, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade — posted a video of the…
Read MoreAdvanced tumor disease: Inflammatory response in blood a driving factor
A research group at Leipzig University Hospital, led by Professor Ulrich Hacker, together with scientists from Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, has investigated what influences the life expectancy of patients with advanced gastric cancer. The evaluation included data from…
Read MoreSources of transmission of monkeypox in Madrid and in Berlin: From private encounters to larger gatherings
A multi-country outbreak of monkeypox outside endemic areas has been ongoing worldwide since the beginning of May with Europe as the main affected area. Germany and Spain are among the European countries with the most reported cases of monkeypox. Two…
Read MoreComplex PTSD: What sets it apart from PTSD?
Four years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) as a distinct diagnosis from PTSD. An international team of researchers has compiled a summary of 8 years’ worth of research and knowledge about CPTSD, including…
Read MorePollution and health: Contaminated soil may lead to heart disease
A new paper collates the latest research on soil pollution and its effects on human health. The report describes the links researchers have found between soil pollution and cardiovascular disease. The paper highlights that avoiding soil pollutants such as heavy…
Read MoreNew York City Health Officials Urge Return to Indoor Masking
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. NEW YORK (AP) — New York City public health officials on Friday urged residents to return to indoor mask-wearing, noting how they’re seeing high levels of…
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