Research has demonstrated that vaginal childbirth substantially increases the probability a woman will develop a pelvic floor disorder later in…
Serious loneliness spans the adult lifespan but there is a silver lining
Moderate to severe loneliness can persist across adult lifespans, but researchers found it is particularly acute in three age periods:…
Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications
Women who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new study.
A compound being developed to treat eye disease also kills leukemia cells
An active ingredient in eye drops that were being developed for the treatment of a form of eye disease has…
Flu is serious for pregnant women and others at high risk
Those at high-risk for flu complications such as hospitalization and death — including pregnant women — should be tested and…
High sodium intake may contribute to increased heart-disease deaths in China
Nearly a fifth of cardiovascular disease deaths among adults in a northern province of China in 2011 may be attributed…
Exposure to cannabis alters the genetic profile of sperm
New research suggests men in their child-bearing years should consider how THC could impact their sperm and possibly the children…
Aggressive behavior brings emotional pain to the sadist
Sadists derive pleasure or enjoyment from another person’s pain, yet new research shows that sadistic behavior ultimately deprives the sadists…
Alcoholic beverages are frequently considered migraine triggers
A study of 2,197 patients who experience migraines, alcoholic beverages were reported as a trigger by 35.6 percent of participants.
Food insecurity linked with binge-eating disorder and obesity
Food insecurity — difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals — was associated with increased likelihoods of binge-eating…