A simple Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the overall risk of adverse maternal and offspring complications, but has…
Air pollution in US associated with over 30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy
Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to research from Imperial…
Medical News Today: Peak flow meters: A user’s guide
A peak flow meter is a small device that measures the amount of breath a person can exhale in one…
Medical News Today: Vitamins and supplements for increased blood flow
Although there is little robust research to support the claims of their effectiveness, some vitamins may help increase blood flow.…
Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism
A new paper that challenges widely held ideas about autism has attracted comments from more than 30 scholars across the…
Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke
Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke and is associated with worse outcomes…
Developing a novel HIV vaccine: DNA and recombinant proteins
Researchers have developed a novel vaccine consisting of DNA and recombinant proteins — proteins composed of a portion of an…
Ozone threat from climate change
We know the recent extreme heat is something that we can expect more of as a result of increasing temperatures…
New moms may be vulnerable to ‘sharenting’
Two related studies found evidence that women’s feelings of vulnerability about being a mother are linked to their posting on…
Daily e-cigarette use may help smokers quit regular cigarettes
A new study provides critical evidence demonstrating that using e-cigarettes daily helps U.S. smokers to quit traditional cigarettes.