Childhood SDB disproportionately affects obese, African-American kids
A new study has revealed that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which can include various sleep behaviours ranging in severity from snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), disproportionately affects kids who are overweight and African- American. ANI
Brit tanning salons facing a crackdown as skin cancer rates soar
Tanning salons in Britain are set to face a tough time as hard restrictions are being imposed on them in order to curb the nations soaring rates of skin cancer. ANI
Study identifies three key times around childbirth when women disclose their HIV status
A new study on African women, who had an HIV test during pregnancy, has identified three key times when they are likely to disclose their HIV status to their male partner. ANI
Taste for broccoli and sprouts starts in womb
Women who want their kids to develop a lifelong taste for healthy but horrible foods such as broccoli and brussels sprouts, should eat it themselves during pregnancy or while breast-feeding, says a new study. ANI
Hormone fluctuations may be behind mood disturbances in women
A new study has found that women seem to have more mood disorders during times of hormonal fluctuations such as the menstrual period, pregnancy and perimenopause.The study, led by Peter Schmidt, M.D., an investigator in the National Institute of Mental Healths Reproductive Endocrine Studies Unit, has found that during times of hormonal flux, many women are able to emerge relatively unscathed. ANI
Bowel cancer screening halves emergency admissions, cuts deaths
A pilot site has revealed that bowel cancer screening halves emergency admissions for the disease and significantly cuts death rates. ANI
Unrealistic expectations could cause holiday stress
A new study has found that people experience holiday stress due to the unrealistic expectations that they have. ANI