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09/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar during pregnancy makes babies fat: New study links carbohydrate-rich food with childhood obesity

Data from A*STAR research has revealed that mothers who consume a lot of sugary foods during pregnancy could be putting their children at higher risk of becoming overweight. However, this is only the case if the mothers are not already obese. Yung Seng Lee, the principal investigator from the A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), said, […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Women with PCOS are four times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes; weight is usually a factor

It looks like women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more to worry about aside from the painful symptoms associated with this disorder. According to a 2017 study, women with PCOS have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D). One of the study’s authors, Dorte Glintborg, M.D., Ph.D., of the Odense University Hospital in Denmark, […]

08/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Headphones allow patients to “listen” to their brainwaves to ease hot flashes

According to a study, women can soon have relief from hot flashes by using a pair of headphones and listening to their brainwaves. Hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause, involves a rise in skin temperature in the face and upper body. These hot flashes can also make blood vessels under the skin dilate, which is […]

07/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Do you know that some of the most common endocrine disruptors are found in your kitchen?

You may not know this, but the very cleaning products you use daily contain common endocrine disruptors. People can even be unknowingly eating foods that contain traces of these chemicals. But these hidden toxins can be easily avoided if you know what to watch out for. What are endocrine disruptors? Endocrine disruptors are toxins that can […]

07/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Lifestyle habits and pregnancy: 25% of stillbirths are caused by a lack of oxygen for baby, which could be prevented

Stillbirth is defined as the death of an infant within a mother’s womb at least 20 weeks after pregnancy. But according to the results of a new study, at least 25 percent of the stillbirths in America “could be prevented by improving women’s healthcare before pregnancy.” The findings also revealed that thousands of stillbirths in the […]

07/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper fitness training: Considerations for your workout

When SHTF, do you have what it takes to run as fast as you can? Or will you be huffing and puffing even before you’ve finished a single mile? Aside from learning the ins and outs of homesteading and how to survive outdoors, preppers need to also prioritize their fitness, especially strength and endurance. Here are […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Heavy menstruation could be a symptom of an underlying condition that causes fertility problems

If you suffer from heavy periods, it could be a sign that you may have an underlying health condition. Recent research revealed that at least 25 percent of women of reproductive age suffer heavy periods that may significantly impact their quality of life. The experts explained that in some cases, the heavy bleeding women experience could […]

05/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural soy supplement outperforms drugs for preventing bone loss in post-menopausal women

Did you know that a nutrient that can benefit millions of women in the U.S. can be found in soybeans? To date, at least 40 million women in the country aged 51 and above are thinking of undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to address menopausal symptoms. However, HRT comes with various health risks. The pill-based solution and genistein […]

11/27/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Why “safer than cigarettes” doesn’t mean “safe” — understanding how e-cigarettes work

Less than 10 years ago, a lone company in China advertised the e-cigarette as an unheard-of product that was a safer and tobacco-free alternative to regular cigarettes. In 2010, the U.S. market welcomed vaping. Now, health officials, policymakers, and researchers are working double-time to stay updated with a “rapidly expanding, wildly controversial, and largely unregulated $3 […]

11/10/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Study determines medical students need more education after finding they are “overconfident and unprepared” – especially regarding nutrition

Most people turn to doctors when they think they’re coming down with something or if they have questions about their health and nutrition. But what happens when medical students, future doctors themselves, can only grasp at straws when it comes to concerns about nutritional guidelines? The results of a study published in the October edition […]

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