New research suggests, if you’re feeling cranky or grumpy after a night without sleep, it’s because your brain’s ability to regulate emotions is probably compromised by fatigue. This can particularly hold true for new mothers, where getting enough sleep is a challenge. Researchers at the Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel …
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – The hormonal condition, which affects 5 to 15 percent of women of childbearing age, increased the risk of autism spectrum disorder in children by 59 percent, a Karolinska Institute team found. Lead researcher Kyriaki Kosidou, of the Department of Public Health Sciences at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and colleagues publish …
At one time marriage may have been seen as the only way for young couples to get the social support and companionship that is important for emotional health. Well, it’s not that way anymore! A new research indicates that marriage isn’t necessary to reap the benefits of living together, at least when it comes to emotional health. This could …
Foods You Should Embrace For Healthier Hair By Jovia D’Souza Shiny, healthy hair is the desire of everyone. Hair can actually be used as an indication of your overall health besides working as a body temperature regulator on the head. There are so many issues that can affect how your hair looks and functions …
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center: Portland, Ore., Hospital Offers Nitrous Oxide to Women in Labor The hospital is the first in Portland to offer nitrous oxide, known as laughing gas, to ease pain during labor. Nitrous oxide (N.O.), or laughing gas, was used decades ago in the United States as a way to ease …
A Strong Woman Knows By Tami R Principe Our world is made up of many strong women. Everyone has their own definition of strength and what it entails, but I assure you, everyone has someone they know that can be put on this list. A strong woman could be you, your mother, aunt, …
Farting Phenomenon – All That You Need To Know By Tarun Sharma Farts can make unbelievably boisterous resounding clamours Farts are actually the gasses that are automatically generated in the digestive tract and get ousted by means of the rear hole. Due to the weight and surprisingly wonderful formation of the humans’ rear …
6 Ways to Set Goals You Will Actually Complete By Ruby Bansal Looking to find ways to help you achieve your goals? Whether looking to really stick with New Year resolutions, find ways to stop cheating on your diet or take that next big step in your career- effectively setting out goals can …
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), breastfeeding reduced the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes. A team of investigators led by Erica Gunderson, PhD, a researcher at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif carried out a large prospective cohort study found that compared to women with GDM who used formula, those who exclusively breastfed …
Women want over-the-counter birth control pill, California and Oregon agree! New laws in California and Oregon will soon allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives—including the patch, the ring, and the pill—enabling women to access birth control without a visit to the doctor’s office. This doesn’t mean that birth control will be made available “over …
