Take heart – scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by too much drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmas that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome”. They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks … Read more
Take heart – scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by too much drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmas that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome”. They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks … Read more
Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes virus family. It is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva and urine, and is usually harmless in healthy people. About one-third of infected … Read more
More than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered important risk factors for dementia – and things beyond … Read more
More than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered important risk factors for dementia – and things beyond … Read more
They were educated. American college students have little basic knowledge of U.S. history, lawmaking and government, according to a new poll of no-nonsense civics questions. “Students today are woefully underprepared for participation in our democratic republic, as these results show,” said Bradley Jackson of the American Council of Administrators and Alumni, who administered the 35-question … Read more
Every parent knows – turn your back for a second and it’s anyone’s guess what kind of trouble the kids will be in. Mother-of-three Brianna Attias got a sharp reminder of the rule this week when her young daughter shockingly managed to get her ears pierced after being left unattended for just minutes. “I never … Read more
What’s in a name? A few hundred dollars if you’re an increasingly sought-after baby name consultant. Couples are no longer naming their precious offspring after their sweethearts, or casually flipping through books for inspiration. Instead, moms and dads who want to give their kids every edge they can in an increasingly competitive world are paying … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are prepackaged items that are high in salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-raising fats, and other lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPF have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known dangers, UPFs can be a hard habit to break. These items are designed for … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are prepackaged items that are high in salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-raising fats, and other lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPF have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known dangers, UPFs can be a hard habit to break. These items are designed for … Read more