A lesbian couple in Texas is making headlines for something that, until recently, would have been considered impossible: Before giving birth to their baby boy in June, both women took a turn carrying their baby’s embryo. The feat was made possible by a procedure called reciprocal in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which a fertilized embryo […]
To track how students ace the LSAT, watch their eyes
A half-decade ago, UC Berkeley neuroscientists discovered that training for law school admission exams boosted brain connections that sharpen reasoning skills. Today, they’ve taken a major step closer to understanding how practicing the LSAT makes students smarter. They’re watching their eyes. Their findings, published today in the Science of Learning, a Nature Partner Journal, make […]
Poll: Many caregivers neglecting their own health
Skipping your checkup but not grandma’s? Caring for an older loved one is a balancing act, and a new poll shows that too often it’s the caregivers’ health that’s neglected. The survey, by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found about a third of caregivers have gone without a routine physical or dental […]
Half of parents say their preschooler fears doctor’s visits
A trip to the pediatrician’s office can be a nerve-wracking experience for both children and their parents, especially when efforts to calm young patients down dominate the visit. And half of parents of toddler and preschool-aged children can relate, saying their child is afraid of going to the doctor, according to a new report from […]
Yes, Dentists Give Out Candy on Halloween, & This Treat Is Their Top Pick
Pin Look, we know sugar — especially the refined sugar in candy — isn’t good for us. And sure, we try to avoid it whenever possible… but what about Halloween? Is it really that bad to let kids indulge like this once a year? To answer this question, we turned to the professionals who deal […]
Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet
MONDAY, Sept. 17, 2018 — Is America’s love affair with meat starting to lose its luster? A new survey finds that many Americans are cutting back on the amount of red and processed meat they eat — and even some poultry and fish — because they’re worried about their health or their finances. Americans still […]
Over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements and their effect on lab test results
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements are widely used and popular, with US households spending an average of almost USD 350 annually on OTC products. In 2006 an average of EUR 67.50 was spent per person on OTC products in Germany. The use of various OTC drugs and dietary supplements is highly prevalent in Europe […]
Older adults who get physical can lower their heart disease risk
Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The results from […]
Heartbroken People Reveal The Last Thing Their Exes Ever Said To Them
Women and men from around the world have taken to Whisper, an anonymous secret sharing site, to reveal the last words their exes spoke to them. Heartbreaking, harrowing and sometimes hilarious – the comments will no doubt take you back to your last break up. “The last thing my ex husband told me is that […]
9 Women Share What Sex On Their Wedding Night Was Really Like
When you imagine your wedding night, you probably envision champagne and rose petals, steamy sex, and maybe even a bubble bath. But the reality is that it’s not always that romantic. Many brides are extremely exhausted, some are drunk, and some are just worn out from a long day. We asked nine women what their […]