Wellness
Why is vaping associated with lung injury?
A study found out that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.
Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression
The study found out that previous research didn't include female subjects but depression drives different behaviors in women and men.
Compound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria
According to the research, breast milk not also fights harmful bacteria but also allows beneficial bacteria to thrive.
Prenatal stress could affect baby's brain
New research from King's College London has found that maternal stress before and during pregnancy could affect a baby's brain development. Find out why.
New drug overcomes resistance in aggressive breast cancers
A new type of drug that blocks one of cancer's key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy could be used to treat aggressive breast cancers
Why is vaping associated with lung injury?
A study found out that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.
High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity
The risk of their children being obese or overweight decreased if the women had adequate levels of folate 24 to 72 hours after giving birth.
Nausea during pregnancy, everything you need to know
Dr. Angelica Echeverry tells us what you should know about this discomfort that affects most pregnant women
New treatment improves survival in women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer
An international study shows that administering niraparib after chemotherapy reduces by nearly 40% the risk of relapse or death from this disease.
New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer
The test uses next-generation sequencing technology to probe DNA for tiny chemical tags that influence whether genes are active or inactive
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery
The results suggest that radiotherapy is equally effective whether it is given to all men shortly after surgery or given later.
Quiz: test your health knowledge
With this quiz you can evaluate the knowledge you have about health
How and why does Parkinson's disease affect women and men differently?
Scientists review the different clinical features, risk factors, responses to treatments, and mechanisms underlying the disease pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease in women and men
Research shows racial disparities in pregnant women on dialysis
Among patients with certain kidney disease, there is a racial disparity as to who is more likely to become pregnant.
Does migraine leave your head spinning?
There may be some good news for people with vestibular migraine, a type of migraine that causes vertigo and dizziness with or without headache pain.
Closing out your Fit Pregnancy Strong!
What if I told you that continuing a Fit Pregnancy in the third trimester can not only help ease pregnancy discomforts, but also make for a smoother labor and delivery?
Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: 5 things to know
Breastfeeding should be encouraged in women who are stable on opioid agonist therapy and other four things you should know.
Onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer.
How to protect your baby's oral health?
With these 5 tips you can prevent your baby from suffering from dental discomfort such as tooth decay
The brain may actively forget during dream sleep
Forgetting during sleep may be controlled by neurons found deep inside the brain
LGBTQI+ Latin people struggle for cancer prevention and treatment
This 'double minority' group reports they are afraid to tell health care providers their gender identity and/or sexual orientation
Scientists identify a personality feature that could predict how often you exercise
Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don't plan quite so far ahead, research shows
Everything you need to know about the world-first laser incubator for blood
Researchers have developed the world's first blood incubator using laser technology
Storytelling & Millennials: a powerful communications tool
One-on-one interviews reveal which health issues concern millennials and their longing for optimal health
Pandemics active in the world could kill millions of people
According to a WHO panel, current pandemics could kill millions of people and wreak havoc on the global economy
Flu season? 5 tips to protect your baby
Being parents means being alert all the time to any virus that can affect your baby. These tips will help you prevent a disease
Colombia: Zika and Dengue are fought with technology
Using a telephone application and a platform created by Premise, the information collected was transmitted to the city's health authorities
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study
Did you know that drinking tea improves brain health?
A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions
Refugees' children with PTSD are at higher risk of having psychiatric disorders
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have studied what it means for children to have parents who are refugees and have PTSD
Proton therapy could help heal brain cancer in children
Proton therapy is an FDA-approved treatment that directs positively charged protons at the tumor
Are you pregnant? You should check out your blood pressure
Having high blood pressure before becoming pregnant and during pregnancy poses potential complications for both women and their unborn children
Do not believe in myths and other 7 tips for new moms
Receiving the news that you will be a mother for the first time can produce fear and happiness at the same time. These tips will guide you in this new stage
Vaping may harm fertility in young women
E-cigarette use during pregnancy impairs metabolic health in daughters, mouse study finds
PTSD linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer
Women who experienced six or more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in life had a twofold greater risk of developing ovarian cancer
Cancer overtakes heart disease as biggest rich-world killer
After publishing two studies, cancer now kills twice as many people as heart disease
It's never too late to start exercising, new study shows
The research shows that even those who are entirely unaccustomed to exercise can benefit from resistance exercises such as weight training
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000
Despite the development of an effective vaccine and treatments, health workers have struggled to stop the virus spreading in remote and conflict-hit areas of eastern Congo
Exercise in pregnancy improves health of obese mothers
A research at the University of Cambridge reinforced the importance of an active lifestyle when planning pregnancy
Find out how to exercise through the second trimester of pregnancy
You made it through the dreaded first trimester! Maybe you didn’t make it to the gym, but maybe you did! Is it too late to embark on your fit pregnancy journey?
As the climate shifts, Central America confronts a deadly dengue outbreak
The reason why the dengue is spreading might be climate change, said scientists
This is how diabetes can increase cancer risk
According to a research, blood glucose levels seen in diabetes could harm DNA, making the genome unstable, which could lead to cancer
International team discovers unique pathway for treating deadly children's brain cancer
The study results suggest that scientists have identified a unique way to disrupt the cellular process that contributes to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
This is how the sun damages our skin
Researchers at Binghamton University, have discovered the mechanism through which ultraviolet radiation, given off by the sun, damages our skin
Discovery of 'hidden' outbreak hints that Zika virus can spread silently
A genomics study of travel-associated Zika cases reveals an undiscovered outbreak in Cuba in 2017, underscoring the need for coordinated disease surveillance
Scientists discover why brown fat is good for people's health
Rutgers and other scientists have discovered how brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, may help protect against obesity and diabetes
Are you a woman with prediabetes? You should start playing soccer
A new study shows that football is an efficient type of training for 55-70-year old women with prediabetes
Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone
Using a cellphone during breaks led to mental depletion, poorer performance in a recent study
Researchers identify protein governing platinum resistant ovarian cancer
A team at the GW Cancer Center found the novel pathway TGF-β1/ERK/PHD2/HIF-1α causes platinum resistance in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer cells