Recent studies published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology suggest that moderate drinking during pregnancy may not be bad for the baby. It’s common knowledge for women to never drink alcoholic beverages once they find out they’re pregnant. While some dare, they suffer the stigma of society. But this may no longer […]

Summer’s here. The East Coast got this message loud and clear via a heat wave last Wednesday. Temperatures ranging from mid to high 90s were recorded along the eastern seaboard, where some of the country’s most populated areas are located. The National Weather Service warned that Wednesday’s temperatures are just the beginning. The agency said […]

Excessive and improper use of mobile devices is harmful to health, a recent study suggested. The increasing popularity of devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones can harm posture and overall health as more and more people are using them for work especially outside the office, according to The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the U.K. […]

Hypertension is becoming a growing problem in the U.S. today. But it’s alarming to know that this not only pertains to adults but to children as well. Hospitals have noticed a dramatic increase in hospital confinement for children with hypertension over the past decade from 1997-2006. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and […]

Several studies suggest a strong link between oral health and overall health. A recent study claims that persistent dental plaque can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Dental plaque is a pale-yellow biofilm of colonizing bacteria that develops on the teeth surface and gums. It leads to tooth decay and gum inflammation. The findings, […]

A new study recently conducted in Oregon revealed a strong increase in the number of parents who are either delaying or avoiding vaccinations for their children. In 1998, the medical journal Lancet reported a link between vaccination and autism. According to their report, twelve children experienced behavioral and intestinal concerns; and eight of the twelve […]

Do you love junk food? Is opting for healthier food alternatives too difficult of choice for you? Do you always stay up late?  Well, your decision to stay up late may influence your food choices. At Sleep 2012, a sleep conference in Boston held earlier this week, researchers suggested that lack of sleep may cause […]

Exhaust fumes from diesel engines cause cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) declared on Tuesday. The ruling places diesel exhausts on the same level as other carcinogens such as alcohol, tobacco, asbestos, wood dust, and x-rays. The agency based its decision on research involving high-risk individuals like miners, metal workers, welders, gas […]

Omega 3 fish oil is touted to prevent or at least slow down the decline of memory or thinking skills. However researchers gathered new evidence suggesting that “taking supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids is not going to benefit cognitive health later in life,” said Alan Dangour, a nutrition researcher from the London School of […]

When we think of performance-enhancing drugs, we think of substances used to improve sports performance. But now, we can include drugs that improve performance in academic exams as well. According to a recent report by the New York Times, high school students across the country have been turning to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs not to […]