Wellness
Women at higher risk of heart diseases at a younger age
According to new research, women’s blood vessels age at a faster rate than men’s, meaning it is at higher risk of heart disease while being young.
Cervical cancer is still a thing
New data suggests that less than three-quarters of women invited to have cervical screening actually take it.
E-cigarette popularity on Instagram is still growing despite an FDA anti-vaping campaign
The study of over 200,000 Instagram posts showed that positive vaping hashtags are used 10,000 times more often than an FDA awareness campaign hashtag
Women at higher risk of heart diseases at a younger age
According to new research, women’s blood vessels age at a faster rate than men’s, meaning it is at higher risk of heart disease while being young.
New study unravels the complexity of childhood obesity
The World Health Organization has estimated more than 340 million children and adolescents ages 5-19 are overweight or obese.
There's more evidence linking 'vaping' to respiratory diseases
New report shows that inhaling heated tobacco vapor through e-cigarettes was linked to increased odds of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Say goodbye to sugar with these 5 tips
Here are some tips to cut back sugar from your life little by little.
Foods for osteoporosis: take care of your bones
Here are some of the best foods to consume and avoid if you have osteoporosis or if you want to prevent it.
When college students post about depression on Facebook
The study suggests friends don't encourage them to seek help.
Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams
Having these exams, which are no longer recommended for most women under 21, can lead to false-positive testing, over-treatment, anxiety, and needless cost.
Want to turn back time? Try running a marathon
New marathon runners reduced blood pressure, arterial stiffness equivalent to a 4-year reduction in vascular age.
Is hormonal contraception a women achievement?
These methods are designed to keep the responsibility of family planning exclusively on the female side, not only in physical but also financial matters.
Do women know about breast density and cancer risk?
Breast density is a risk factor for cancer, but no study has asked women what they know about breast density in relation to screening.
Can brain injury from boxing and MMA be measured?
A new study shows different effects in the brain for younger, current fighters compared to older, retired fighters.
How to prevent vaginal yeast infections?
Even though it is almost impossible to prevent them, you can lower your odds by doing these
How to know if your baby is ready for solids
Here are some signs to look for if you want to know if your baby is ready for solids and how to introduce them
Heat or eat? How one energy conservation strategy may hurt vulnerable populations
The study showed that two vulnerable populations saw the largest increases in their bills on the time-of-use rates.
Be careful with long work hours at the office
According to a study, people who spend long hours on the job are more likely to have high blood pressure, including a type that can go undetected.
Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution
Findings give new insights into the connection between poor air quality, children's health, and mother's health.
How to take care of your mental health in 2020
There are several things you can do to improve your mental health in 2020, but here are listed some of the easiest ones so you can create better habits next year.
The effect of taking antidepressants during pregnancy
Early exposure to antidepressants changes sensory processing in the brain
Do you know how to reduce breast cancer risk?
Study results show that higher breast cancer risk from excess body weight can be reversed with weight loss.
Breast cancer patients with government insurance at higher risk of death
Medicare and Medicaid patients with breast cancer also had an increased likelihood of stopping their clinical trial treatment early.
Scientists say you can change your personality
It has long been believed that people can't change their personalities, which are largely stable and inherited
Running research: Heel-toe or toe-heel?
New research suggests there is no evidence that changing a runner's strike pattern will help prevent injuries or give them a speed boost
Have you found meaning in life? Answer determines health and well-being
The study found the presence of meaning in life is associated with better physical and mental well-being.
How extreme environmental conditions affect the human brain
The researchers found changes to the dentate gyrus, an area of the hippocampus responsible for spatial thinking and memory
Play sports for a healthier brain
A new study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports - including football, soccer and hockey - have healthier brains than non-athletes
How much will we eat in the future?
Researchers at Göttingen University investigate the relationship between our body size and human global calorie demand.
Did you know about these 7 benefits of Pilates?
Trying Pilates at least once in your life is a must. Here´s why
Investigational drugs reduce risk of death from Ebola virus disease
The investigational therapeutics mAb114 and REGN-EB3 offer patients a greater chance of surviving the Ebola virus disease (EVD).
Latin America and the fight against AIDS
On December 1st, World AIDS Day is celebrated, and from LatinAmerican Post we tell you about the situation in Latin America.
Guidebooks or grandmas? Where to get pregnancy advice
Most pregnant women still rely on their mothers for emotional support and guidance, although books argue about a "generational disconnect".
Dance and sexual violence: a little explored relationship
Catherine Busk talks about the importance that the movement can have in treating women victims of sexual violence in the context of the Colombian conflict
Is someone you know being victim of abuse?
Here are some signs that someone you know is being a victim of abuse and a few ways in which you could help her.
New type of e-cigarette vaping injury described in CMAJ
A lung injury related to e-cigarette use in a 17-year-old Canadian may be the first documented case of a new form of damage from vaping products.
Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain
For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial - and a less dangerous - alternative.
Living in ethnic enclaves may improve pregnancy outcomes
Asian/Pacific Islander women living in ethnic enclaves in the United States are less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications.
Chileans create vaccine against Hantavirus
The carrier of the virus is mainly the long-tailed mouse (Oligoryzomis longicaudatus) inhabiting the southern forests of South America.
Trying to help parents decide to vaccinate kids against HPV?
Health campaigns on social media aimed at increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination may see greater success, if they inject a narrative into information-based posts
What makes a happy working mom?
New research shows that the well-being of a working mum depends more on whether her own psychological needs are met rather than the temperament of her baby
Mexico, a country with many problems but without rage
Mexico is the first country in the world declared free of rabies in humans transmitted by dogs, according to the World Health Organization.
Healthy sleep brain-waves are similar to earthquakes
Findings link healthy sleep to brain-wave bursts that mathematically mimic earthquakes.
People who cannot read may be three times as likely to develop dementia
The study provides more evidence that reading and writing may be important factors in helping maintain a healthy brain.
A potential new way to diagnose male infertility and pharmaceutical treatment options
It can take a year or longer of trial and error for a doctor to determine if a man is infertile but new research could change that
Is there finally a solution to the poor state of mental health in Latin America?
Mental instability has proven to be a significant problem globally. And, it’s costly
Australian women turning to cannabis to treat endometriosis symptoms
A new study has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms
Virginity testing is still a thing is some parts of the world
This practice has been used historically to torture and punish young women in some parts of the world.
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes, including plus size
Patients with atypical anorexia nervosa are as likely as underweight patients to suffer from bradycardia, and other complications.