Estrogen may be a Risk Factor for Irregular Heartbeat There is some evidence to suggest that estrogen may be a possible risk factor for disturbed heart rhythm, also known as arrhythmia. Estrogen is a…
A Higher Magnesium Intake each day Helps to Prevent Dementia There is some evidence to suggest that magnesium may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia, but it is important to note that…
Idaho Prohibits People from Assisting Children to Cross State Lines Without their Parent’s Permission to Obtain Abortions Brad Little, a Republican governor of Idaho, has signed a bill prohibiting anyone from assisting children in leaving their state without their parents’ permission to…
The Retinal Health is Dependent on Eye Color Genes Eye color genes play a role in determining the color of an individual’s eyes, but they are not directly related to retinal health. The retina…
Obamacare’s Provision of Preventive Care for Illnesses Like Cancer, Diabetes, HIV, and Others is Ruled Invalid by a Judge A federal judge invalidated an Obamacare requirement that most private health insurance plans must offer free preventative care, including everything from screens for specific cancers…
Female Fertility with Age Female fertility generally declines with age, particularly after the age of 35. As women get older, the number and quality of their eggs decrease, which…
Insights into Uterine Health are Unprecedented with a Dual-Mode Endoscope A brand-new endoscope that combines ultrasound and optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been created by researchers in order to analyze structural characteristics of the endometrium,…
Advanced Maternal Age Advanced maternal age (AMA) refers to a woman who becomes pregnant at age 35 or older. This term is used because the risk of certain…
Subcutaneous Fat is Emerging as a Brain Protector in Females There is growing evidence that subcutaneous fat, or fat that is stored just beneath the skin, may play a protective role for women’s brains. One…
Early Tastings Reduce Breastfeeding Time Breastfeeding is the recommended way of feeding infants for the first six months of life by many health organizations worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Paternal Age Effect The Paternal Age Effect refers to the observed increase in the risk of certain genetic disorders and birth defects in children born to older fathers.…
Air Pollution involves rapid Osteoporosis-related Bone Loss There is some evidence to suggest that air pollution may contribute to bone loss in people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones…