Ultra-processed foods: Could what a mother eats affect a child`s obesity risk?
A recent study shows that the consumption of ultra-processed foods by mothers during the child-rearing period was linked to an increased risk of overweight or obesity in their offspring during childhood or adolescence.
Foods like meat, sugar, and coffee may worsen menstrual cramps, research shows
A new review of studies in adolescent and teenage girls suggests that an anti-inflammatory diet may relieve menstrual cramps.Meat, oil, sugars, salts, and coffee worsened menstrual cramps, while foods containing omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and may alleviate them.
Can where you live affect your PCOS symptoms?
Scientists have identified some genetic risk factors, as well as environmental ones, and now a group of researchers has shown regional differences in the way people experience the condition.
After breast cancer: 5 changes you can make to stay healthy
Women are often surprised by the life-altering side effects from their cancer treatment that can continue for years after, such as pain and fatigue. And many live with the dread of their cancer returning, even after they pass the celebrated five-year survival mark.
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children`s health, development
Particulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences for the health and development of children. Ultrafine particles have recently been shown to cross into circulation and even cross the placental barrier, directly reaching the developing fetus.
