LGBTQ Parents Fare Worse Giving Birth
Members of the LGBTQ community who give birth appear to have a greater risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hemorrhage, according to new research presented at the annual meeting sponsored by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. “Our study…
Read MoreAlmonds: Nutrition & Health Benefits
Almonds have been linked with a number of health benefits and are regularly recommended as an addition to a healthy and balanced diet by dietitians. Almonds are also the most popular nuts in the United States. A favorite of dieters,…
Read MoreIncidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students
Unvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina independent school, according to a study by the ABC Science Collaborative appearing online Feb. 22 in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed COVID-19…
Read MoreVaccine passports can be used for surveillance under the guise of public health measures
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked heated and passionate debates about the introduction of vaccine passports. The use of digital vaccination certificates is becoming increasingly common in cities around the globe. Whether they would become a prerequisite for international travel is…
Read More‘E-nose’ could someday diagnose Parkinson’s disease by ‘smelling’ skin
A couple of years ago, a woman named Joy Milne made headlines when scientists discovered that she could “smell” Parkinson’s disease (PD) on people with the neurodegenerative disorder. Since then, researchers have been trying to build devices that could diagnose…
Read MoreStudies reinforce link using bariatric surgery to reduce obesity-associated breast cancer
New studies aim to clarify the relationship between obesity and breast cancer, and explore the potential role of bariatric surgery in reducing this risk, according to a review published online in Obesity journal. “Our review highlights recent publications linking bariatric…
Read MoreKate Hudson Shares Adorable Video of Daughter Rani Reacting to The 'Worst Food She's Ever Had'
We’ve all been there, trying to trick our little ones into not indulging themselves in something. This time around, Kate Hudson tried (and failed) to trick her daughter into not loving chocolate. On Feb. 21, Hudson posted a video of…
Read MoreStatins side effects: The three peculiar skin symptoms which may be caused by the drug
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreBowel cancer symptoms: The ‘sudden’ and ‘strong’ sensation that could be an urgent warning
GMB : Adela Roberts discusses her bowel cancer diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreConnecting science to medicine: Tendon-like tissue created from human stem cells
Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones and are important for movement and locomotion. Injuries to tendons are quite common, with millions of people—particularly athletes—affected worldwide, and can often take many months to recover from, significantly impacting quality of…
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