The earlier a woman is diagnosed with diabetes, the sooner she may enter menopause, new research shows. Rates of diabetes have grown steadily, so researchers wanted to understand the long-term implications of premenopausal diabetes on women’s reproductive health. Their study of more than 11,000 women found that being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before age… read on > read on >
As some workplaces have added robots to the crew, workers in the United States and parts of Asia are feeling uneasy. Concerns about robots also happen even in industries where they’re not used yet, according to new research. “Some economists theorize that robots are more likely to take over blue-collar jobs faster than white-collar jobs,”… read on > read on >
Pregnancy can be safer and healthier for both mom and baby with good access to quality maternity care. Yet, the United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36% of U.S. counties… read on > read on >
Two new studies paint a bleak picture of emergency departments across the United States. There are not enough beds to go around and pronounced staffing shortages. As a result, folks may languish in emergency room hallways for hours and leave without seeing a doctor as the skeleton staff tends to patients who are waiting to… read on > read on >
Many language skills are “left brain,” but a new study shows that when a newborn suffers a stroke in that region, the brain is able to shift those language duties to the right. The researchers said the findings highlight the striking malleability of the infant brain, and could potentially point to ways to treat adults… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Oct. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — It started with the ultrasounds. Every time Anita Naglieri had one, her OB-GYN said she could only see half her baby’s heart. “Don’t worry,” the doctor told her. “It’s probably just the way the baby’s positioned.” But this pregnancy – her fourth – felt different. By… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Oct. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Let’s talk tofu. It seemed like such a simple, honest food when it caught your eye in the grocery store. But later, after you checked it out online, you began to worry that a long-term relationship might get complicated. It’s true that health experts’ passion for… read on > read on >
Researchers studying fractures in older adults found a higher death rate when those fractures were closer to the center of the body and also when patients had particular underlying health issues. This information could help doctors because it highlights the patients who may require more intensive medical care after a fracture. “This is an important… read on > read on >
Parents who make an effort to spend quality time with their teens – while offering affection and understanding — are more likely to remain close to them as they enter adulthood, new research suggests. “The data tell a clear story: You reap what you sow,” said lead author Gregory Fosco, a professor of human development… read on > read on >
Experts have long suggested that family dinners serve up many health benefits. Now, a new survey from the American Heart Association backs that up: An overwhelming 91% of parents said their family is less stressed when they break bread with each other. “Sharing meals with others is a great way to reduces stress, boost self-esteem… read on > read on >
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