Research explores self-management treatment for pelvic organ prolapse
University of Stirling researchers will explore the clinical and cost effectiveness of an innovative self-management programme designed to help improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.
The...
Study suggests center-based childcare may bring health benefits
A new study conducted in Canada found that children who attended center-based childcare between 1 and 4 years of age had a lower body mass index (BMI) and...
Pregnant women need more vitamin D than sunshine alone offers
It is important for women to have high levels of vitamin D during pregnancy. The European Society of Endocrinology reported, that sunshine alone does not help provide enough...
Alzheimer’s disease: Does it begin in the mouth?
Poor oral hygiene has long been associated with coronary heart disease, but is there a connection between bad brushing habits and Alzheimer's disease? Scientists seem to believe there...
High altitude increases risk of sudden infant death syndrome
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) claims the lives of approximately 4,000 infants each year in the United States....
New study looks at what Ultraman competitions do to the body
Researchers at Florida State University are taking the first ever look at how the human body responds to the extreme endurance race known as the Ultraman. An Ultraman...
Lumizyme approved to prolong life of all patients with Pompe disease
Most readers have probably not heard of Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder in which prevents the body from producing enough of the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), used...
Choosing the Right Dog Breed: Factors to Consider and Deciding Whether...
Dogs can be wonderful companions that bring joy, love, and companionship to our lives. However, with so many different breeds to choose from, it can be overwhelming to...
How healthy is barley for your insulin if you don’t mind...
Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in barley lowers blood sugar levels after eating usual meals. But more important that barley's ability to lower blood glucose levels is...
Bed-sharing linked to an increased risk of SIDS
A British study published in the online BMJ Open suggests that bed-sharing with an infant increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) fivefold.
According to the Centers...
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Star Dan Walker quits BBC’s Football Focus after 12 years
Dan Walker has announced he is quitting Football Focus after 12 years presenting show.
The BBC Breakfast star, who has been a staple of the sports show, shared the news on Twitter.
Walker has expressed...
Music icon Cher apologises for George Floyd tweets that sparked backlash
Cher has apologised for a tweet she made about George Floyd on Friday (April 2), in which she suggested she could have prevented his death.
Expressing her feeling that the events leading to Floyd’s death...
Star Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Embarrassed’ by New Documentary
Britney Spears lamented how she is portrayed in the recently released New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” admitting that she found it embarrassing.
The documentary which explored her life in detail premiered in February...
Yaphet Kotto, Jewish actor who was first Black Bond villain, dies aged 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who is best known for his role in Alien and James Bond villain Mr. Big, has passed away at age 81.
“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my...
Corinne Masiero: French actress strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony
French actress Corinne Masiero protested naked at the César Awards (March 12th) to demand the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic.
Corinne Masiero, best known for her lead role in the...