Higher frequency of some chronic diseases, worse functional state, psychological stress, and less physical activity can explain the risk in women.

A majority of mothers in the UB study had used cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine during pregnancy, an obesity risk factor.

Dysthymia is compromised with global functioning, but not to the point of severe depression.

There's a circuit in the brain that appears to be associated with psychiatric disorders ranging from overeating to gambling, drug abuse, and even Parkinson's disease.

Positive parenting behaviors help children form positive internal working models of themselves as lovable and worthy of respect.

Mouthguards are usually related to high contact sports, like rugby or American football. But, what about other sports that offer a medium risk of collision, such as soccer?

People who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough', feel less stressed and are less vulnerable to depression

Even though they have been around for decades, it's only today that we are starting to love them. Here's why

Obesity is implicated in two thirds of the leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases worldwide

They found that the disparity was larger for women who were further progressed in their careers

Researchers have developed a way to predict the onset of a deadly pregnancy condition that kills 76,000 women and half a million babies each year.
 

The fight against cancer involves eradicating cancer cells but current treatments inevitably have negative consequences on healthy cells.

In the breast cancer awareness month, test your knowledge to prevent this disease

The indigenous group, known for astonishingly healthy cardiovascular systems, is seeing a split in beliefs about what makes a good life.

Know what this disease is about, what the symptoms are and how to prevent it .

It's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes.

Here we tell you that these devices are unregulated with potentially dangerous effects on health and other four things you probably did not know

The study found out that previous research didn't include female subjects but depression drives different behaviors in women and men. 

According to the research, breast milk not also fights harmful bacteria but also allows beneficial bacteria to thrive.

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.