Previously, researchers believed that the use of antibiotics in infancy was tied to childhood obesity. New studies suggest that the link may be with infections rather than antibiotics themselves. Researchers tracked 260,556 infants from January 1997 through the end of March 2013 using records of a large health maintenance organization. The records included specific details […]
New Guidelines For Pregnancy
Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Gerald Thurswell
The World Health Organization issued 49 new recommendations to prevent deaths in childbirth. One of these recommendations: women should see a doctor or midwife at least eight times during each pregnancy, five of these visits at the last trimester. Previously, the organization had advised women to visit clinics four times per pregnancy. Each of the […]
Should You Take Your Child’s Phone Away At Bedtime?
Posted on November 14th, 2016 by Gerald Thurswell
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, it seems that the social media outlets available at the palm of our hands are endless. In addition to social networks, we have an entire app store of games, music apps, and video streaming services readily available on our mobile devices. While these apps allow us to connect with friends […]
Are Your Sleeping Habits Causing You To Overeat?
Posted on November 11th, 2016 by Gerald Thurswell
Are you getting enough rest? Do you find yourself munching on snacks the day after a poor night’s sleep? Studies have suggested that sleep deprivation affects the hormones that control appetite. Lack of sleep may heighten your desire for food as a reward. 172 individuals participated in 11 sleep studies white the designs of the […]
Texting Increases The Number of Traffic Deaths
Posted on October 7th, 2016 by Gerald Thurswell
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the second quarter of 2016 was the seventh consecutive quarter in which fatalities rose compared to the previous year. In fact, the number of traffic deaths jumped by 10.4% to 17,775 in the first six months of this year. At least one of the culprits is likely […]
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