100 Women: Is child vaccination boosted by educating mothers?
Source: BBC News Throughout history the empowerment of women has been linked to their education, which brings benefits not only to the women’s own lives but to the lives of […]
The Surprising Reason You Should Stop Skipping Breakfast
Source: Time BY Amanda MacMillan Oct 02, 2017 TIME Health For more, visit TIME Health. People who skip breakfast are more likely to have dangerous plaque buildup in their arteries, which […]
We’re facing the possibility of an antibiotic apocalypse – this is how it could be stopped
Source: Independent The animal health industry is now concentrating on creating animal-only antibiotics, and giving nutritional supplements to chickens to boost their immune systems Carel du Marchie Sarvaas Animal health […]
When Asthma Gets Scary: Meditation and Relaxation Practices
Source: CNN By Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN Asthma touches so many people—if you don’t have it yourself, there’s a good chance you know at least one person who does. According […]
Here’s How to Cut Antibiotic Use in Animals
Source: Time BY Alexandra Sifferlin Sep 28, 2017 TIME Health For more, visit TIME Health. In the United States, close to 80% of all antibiotics used are given to animals, usually […]
The health benefits of coffee
Source: BBC Food By Nicola Shubrook Coffee is a brewed drink prepared using roasted coffee beans which are taken from the berries of the Coffea plant. There are two main species of coffee beans […]
OB-GYN to Congress: Repeal the Hyde Amendment, Not Obamacare
Source: Time By Kristyn Brandi Sept. 25, 2017 The rule is 41 years old this week and must be eliminated As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I love bringing essential care to the women […]
Why It’s So Risky for Heart Patients to Stop Taking a Daily Aspirin
Source: Time By Alice Park By now, it’s not a surprise that doctors advise anyone who has had a heart attack or stroke to take a low-dose aspirin every day. But remembering […]
It’s Been One Year Since the World Took On Superbugs. Here’s What’s Changed
Source: Time BY Alexandra Sifferlin Sep 22, 2017 TIME Health For more, visit TIME Health. This week marks one year since world leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York […]
Fluoride exposure in utero linked to lower IQ in kids, study says
Source: CNN By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN)Increased levels of prenatal fluoride exposure may be associated with lower cognitive function in children, a new study says. The study, published Tuesday […]
Women In Britain Say They Are Are Turning To Illegal Home Abortions Because They Can’t Get To Clinics
Source: BuzzFeed News By Laura Silver BuzzFeed News Reporter Phil Walter / Getty Images Many women in Britain who turn to the internet to get hold of abortion pills do […]
How flying seriously messes with your mind
Source: BBC News By Richard Gray 19 September 2017 With the tiny screen bouncing around in front of us, tinny sound quality and frequent interruptions, watching a movie during a […]
Every childhood vaccine may go into a single jab
Source: BBC News By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News website Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES A technology that could eventually see every childhood vaccine delivered in a single injection […]
The health benefits of almonds
Source: BBC Food By Nicola Shubrook What are almonds? Although almonds are commonly referred to as a nut, they are actually teardrop-shaped edible seeds that are the fruit of the almond tree. You […]
Why More Women Are Getting a Double Mastectomy
Source: Time BY Alexandra Sifferlin Sep 13, 2017 TIME Health For more, visit TIME Health. Recent research has shown that despite more having more treatment options, women with cancer in one […]
‘Pen’ identifies cancer in 10 seconds
Source: BBC News By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News website Image copyrightUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A handheld device can identify cancerous tissue in 10 seconds, according to scientists […]
Zika virus used to treat aggressive brain cancer
Source; BBC News By Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online 5 September 2017 Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES A harmful virus that can cause devastating brain damage in babies could offer […]
Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain
Source: Popular Science By Claire Maldarelli June 7, 2017 Thanks for the memories. Binge and excessive drinking almost always get a bad rap—and for good reason. Heavy alcohol consumption is known to lead to a multitude […]
The health benefits of asparagus
Source: BBC Food By Nicola Shubrook What is asparagus and when is it in season? Asparagus is a spear-like vegetable that is a member of the lily family. It’s typically in season […]
U.S. public opinion on the future use of gene editing
Source: Pew Research Center BY CARY FUNK, BRIAN KENNEDY AND ELIZABETH PODREBARAC SCIUPAC The potential genetic modification of humans and its ramifications have long been debated, but a recent scientific breakthrough in gene editing […]