Topic: In-school study suggests children multitasking on different media harmful to mental health A team of researchers from the University of Luxembourg and Universite´ de Genève has found evidence that suggests it is not how much time children spend on electronic media but how they do it that can lead to problems. The team has…
Topic: Survey Says Moms Want In-Person Care With a Side of Digital Health Xealth, the leader in enabling digital health at scale, today announced recent survey findings that examine the digital health expectations of new or expectant mothers compared to the services received from healthcare providers. Results were reviewed against an earlier survey conducted in…
Topic: Winter pregnancy guide: Tips to follow if you are pregnant during winters Going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal – Digital Health, a journal of the European…
Topic: Winter pregnancy guide: Tips to follow if you are pregnant during winters Winter is one of the best seasons to be pregnant. Not only the weather is nice and pleasant, you have a variety of foods full of nutrition to choose from. However, the season comes with its own set of challenges considering expecting…
Topic: Scientists Make Headway in Baffling Cases of Male Infertility Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital appear to have made headway in discovering some of the baffling causes of male infertility. The new findings point to the malfunction of a specific gene that can hamper the production of sperm, inadvertently leading to infertility in some males.…
Topic: Try these exercises to stay stress-free during pregnancy Hey! You were thrilled to see the second line that showed your positive pregnancy test, a few days ago. Now are you feeling worried at every twist and turn that something might be wrong? It’s a feeling you just can’t separate, and it’s starting to affect…
Topic: Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden Participants said the lesions caused similar or more distress than skin conditions like acne or psoriasis. While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment that can negatively impact pregnancy and their quality…
Topic: ‘Mum brain’ is real: Why mothers become forgetful after giving birth and what can help Call it whatever you want – mum brain, mummy brain, baby brain or even mum-nesia – but postpartum cognitive difficulties are real. If you’ve just given birth and can’t seem to remember the name of an actor from your…
Topic: Why mental health is important during pregnancy Pregnancy comes with a mixture of feelings, and not all of them are good. There is always the case of worry, anxiety and adapting to the big transition especially if it’s the first pregnancy. If not dealt with, such feelings can take a toll on the expectant…
Topic: What Innovations Are Coming Down the Pike for Breast Cancer? Innovations occur in medicine all the time. Some happen quickly, like the unprecedented speed with which the COVID-19 vaccines were developed. Others take more time to develop, as researchers leverage current knowledge and new ideas to develop novel pathways toward diagnosis, treatment, and survival…