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: 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: 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: Menopause: Study links THIS habit to heart disease risk, and it’s not diet Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally – with smoking, alcoholism, high-fat and high-sugar diet, obesity and diabetes being the leading risk factors. However, for older, menopausal women, there is an additional risk factor that can contribute to heart…
Topic: Financial stress burdens more than half of new U.S. moms The joys of motherhood may be overshadowed in the United States since as many as 50% of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills, including health care bills, new research suggests. “Financial hardship is highly prevalent among pregnant and postpartum women,” said study…
Topic: A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery? A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at increased risk of early delivery. In the United States, about one in 10 babies are born preterm, according…
Topic: Should You Try Acupuncture for Morning Sickness? Whether this is your first or fourth pregnancy, chances are you may be feeling icky with morning sickness. In fact, between 50 and 80 percent of pregnant people experience some form of nausea and vomiting. And despite what it sounds like, these symptoms can hit at any…
Topic: When to Get a Mammogram Expert groups often disagree with each other on breast cancer screening. CR makes sense of the different recommendations. Every October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which always brings a flurry of reminders to women to stay up to date with their mammograms: X-rays that help detect lesions in the…
Topic: Postpartum Depression Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies While postpartum depression could strike anyone, there are some factors that increase your risk. Learn more about what causes postpartum depression and how to prevent it. After giving birth, about 80 percent of new mothers experience sadness and mood swings known as the “baby blues.” These…
Topic: What is vaginal atrophy? The condition that affects more than half of postmenopausal people. Vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the lining of the vagina becomes thinner and drier. It is common during times of hormonal change, like menopause. In fact, vaginal atrophy affects more than half of menopausal people. While the condition…