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Epidural injections are commonly used during pregnancy to induce local anesthesia in the lower back. These injections block the body’s response to labor pains and contractions that the mother experiences during childbirth. It makes the whole delivery and pushing the baby much easier for the mother; however, some reports linked these injections with autism in…
Abuse and violence in childhood leave long-term effects on a child’s brain. But a new study reveals that spanking your kids has more or less the same impact as severe violence, affecting their brain growth and development. This study was conducted by the research team from Harvard, and is now published in the journal ‘Child…
An observational study has revealed that every one in three Covid-19 patients suffers from Covid-linked psychological conditions during the six-month period after recovering. This is the largest study to date with over 230,000 patients included which were analyzed for 14 different mental health issues and neurological disorders. The complete study findings are now published in…
A recent study conducted by psychologists from the University of Manchester compiled a healthy bedtime routine for young children aged between 2 to 8 years. Moreover, 59 experts in the UK approved this definition published in the journal PLOS One. The recent definition covers the following areas for the perfect bedtime routine: Brushing teeth regularly before…
The addition of food preservatives is common especially in candies, gummies, and other junk foods, but the researchers are worried about the side effects of these preservatives especially in young children. These food preservatives reportedly increase the shelf life of candies and treat for example pop tarts, cheez-its, and nearly 1250 more processed foods. However,…
Dinning out with friends, or loved ones is probably the most famous hang-out ritual all around the world. But not many people know that it is directly linked with many potential health comes. The latest study has identified the link between frequently dining out and the risk of early death, by any cause. It reveals…
The idea of exercising every day is often associated with weight loss and overall good health but these benefits are not confined to the physical benefits only. A new study by the research team from UT Southwestern reveals that exercise improves blood supply to the brain, improving cognition and memory, and saving from memory loss….
Despite the large-scale deaths reported by contracting the Covid-19, the psychological effect and fear of this infection is causing a significant number of deaths. Dr. Joseph S. Alpert, who heads the editorial team of The American Journal of Medicine, under Elsevier highlights the deaths among non-Covid-19 patients caused by the fear of getting this infection….
According to the health experts, a balanced and healthy diet consists of all the essential nutrient-rich foods including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, and proteins. Recently, a study conducted by a team of researchers from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston reflects on the current dietary guidelines. The findings of this study…
Currently, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US as well as in other countries around the world. Although it is easily avoidable in most cases, the number of people developing heart-related conditions is increasing with each passing year. According to experts, the primary reason for this is the change…