Examining the fetal origins of obesity
The figures and trends behind the obesity epidemic are alarming: More than one-third of all adults in the United States are obese, as are 34% of women aged 20-39, and 17% of youth aged 2-19,… …read more
Breastfeeding app shows promise in supporting first-time mothers
Researchers find that the use of texts, private social media support before and after giving birth lead more new moms to begin and continue breastfeeding their babies. …read more
Breastfeeding app shows promise in supporting first-time mothers
Researchers find that the use of texts, private social media support before and after giving birth lead more new moms to begin and continue breastfeeding their babies. …read more
Why can’t a woman play tennis like a man?
Modifying tennis might equalize competitive play between genders according to a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher. …read more
Why can’t a woman play tennis like a man?
Modifying tennis might equalize competitive play between genders according to a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher. …read more
Puerto Rico Zika Cases Now Include 65 Pregnant Women, 1 Death
Puerto Rico has 683 confirmed cases of the Zika virus, including 65 pregnant women with symptoms of the virus and one death, U.S. health officials said on Friday. Reuters Health Information …read more
Puerto Rico Zika Cases Now Include 65 Pregnant Women, 1 Death
Puerto Rico has 683 confirmed cases of the Zika virus, including 65 pregnant women with symptoms of the virus and one death, U.S. health officials said on Friday. Reuters Health Information …read more
EU Regulators OK Antibiotic Zavicefta for Resistant Bugs
The European Medicines Agency also recommended approval of an antiseptic gel to prevent umbilical cord infections during home births in developing countries. International Approvals …read more
Cardiovascular consequences of extreme prematurity persist into late adolescence
CHICAGO – The abnormal arterial hemodynamics identified in 11-year-olds with an extremely preterm birth persist at age 19, according to an update from the landmark longitudinal EPICure study. “Given… …read more
Cardiovascular consequences of extreme prematurity persist into late adolescence
CHICAGO – The abnormal arterial hemodynamics identified in 11-year-olds with an extremely preterm birth persist at age 19, according to an update from the landmark longitudinal EPICure study. “Given… …read more