The first-ever study has found that pregnant women who reside in the U.S. are gaining more body fat, which is causing their babies to do the same, according to findings presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting. According to a study that took place from 1990 to 2005, researchers measured the body mass index
New research has found that conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and depression may have an effect on how females handle pain and stress. According to a study published in Biological Psychology, women with PMDD and a history of severe depression were more likely to have lower cortisol and a greater sensitivity to pain compared
Patients who exercise daily and eat a proper diet while receiving treatments for breast and prostate cancer may improve their overall health, according to a study that will be presented at this years annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology. A team of researchers enrolled a total of 50 participants into the trial, which
Researchers in London have found an enzyme responsible for causing clogged arteries. They say matrix metalloproteinase-8 enzyme (MMP8) plays a crucial role in raising blood pressure and causing abnormal build-up of cells in the arteriesboth of which increase the risk of heart disease. “Our research tells us that this enzyme plays a crucial role in
Recent research has helped us to understand the relationship between high cholesterol and osteoporosis and discovered a way in which the immune system plays a role in the bone condition. Researchers from UCLA used human blood samples to isolate immune T cells. They combined half of them with normal LDL cholesterol and the rest with
Scientists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine are stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy diet stemming from childhood . According to the research, a child who is excessively overweight may be at an increased risk of suffering from obesity, diabetes or heart disease in their adulthood. The investigators claimed that childhood obesity
Individuals who are concerned about blood clots may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin E and ginkgo biloba, which work as natural blood thinners. According to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that there may be certain genes that can give insight into how long
According to new research, propolis, a substance bees use to seal their hives, may become a new health resource for athletes as it appears to protect them from overheating. The study was conducted by Taiwanese researchers who described the finding in the Journal of Food Science where they say propolis, also known as bee glue,
Those who enjoy exotic spices in their food may find a new health benefit with an ingredient in yellow that may help prevent diseases. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is looking into nano-sized capsule made with curcumin, an ingredient that makes curry yellow, that could potentially help in fighting colon
For women who are suffering from extra weight around the middle, which may be a result of , there may be an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. According to a new study found in Neurology, even though having excess stomach weight increases ones risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, those