Viral infection during pregnancy may be linked to autism-like behaviors in babies
A study published in the journal Science found that activation in pregnant mice of a particular immune response, similar to what may occur with certain
Spending more on food linked to healthier weight
Increasing the money you spend on food is linked to a better quality diet, particularly increased consumption of fruit and vegetables, leading to a healthier
Zinc supplements boost immunity in older adults
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older adults.
Prevent HPV-related cancer, get HPV vaccination
NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine are among the nation’s top cancer centers calling for increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for the
Microcephaly birth defect rate surged after Zika outbreak in Brazil
Brazilian health ministry reported a rise in the number of newborn babies with uncommonly small heads – microcephaly, and suspect that the surge is linked
Zika virus affected baby born in Hawaii with microcephaly
The first case of brain damage linked to the Zika virus within the United States has been reported in Hawaii. The Hawaii State Department of
Potato consumption before pregnancy may raise diabetes risk during pregnancy
Women who eat more potatoes before pregnancy may have higher rates of gestational diabetes — the form that occurs during pregnancy — compared to women
Exercise prevents low back pain
A review of medical literature suggests that exercise, alone or in combination with education, may reduce the risk of low back pain, according to an
Breast cancer screening – biennial mammography starting at age 50 is optimal
New and comprehensive analyses from six independent research teams examining breast cancer screening intervals have produced a unanimous finding — that mammography screening every two
Dengvaxia – vaccine against dengue fever available now
The first-ever vaccine against dengue fever which affects up to 400 million people per year will be publicly available for the first time after being
False positive mammogram means increased breast cancer risk
Women with a history of a false-positive mammogram result may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer for up to 10 years after the
Heart disease patients should move every 30 minutes to improve health
Heart disease patients who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise. Patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health