Most women gain weight during pregnancy. On average, pregnancies are associated with a weight gain that ranges from 12-20 kg. However, some women gain a lot of weight, while there are others who gain very little weight. Neither of these...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sent out a warning to all nations that people are simply not exercising enough. This means that nearly 25% of the population will be at risk for severe medical problems later in life. Experts...
There has been a debate for many years whether one should select a male or female doctor. Now, findings from a recent study suggest that a female doctor may just save your life. The study included more than half a...
The average workweek in North America is between 35-45 hours, but most people work around 35 hours. Working hours also depend on race, gender, and marital status. On average, men work an average of 41 hours a week whereas women...
Many people find it difficult to wake up early and are even sometimes amazed at those who have a habit of getting up at dawn. But findings from a new study show that early risers may have fewer mood disorders...
Once again, E. coli has caused an outbreak making 149 people sick in over 29 states through contamination of romaine lettuce. An exact map of cases by state of residence can be found at the Centers for Disease Control. This...
Carbohydrates have been linked to bringing on menopause as early as 18 months before the average menopausal age of 51 years among women in the UK. Oily fish, beans, and peas, on the other hand, seem to delay menopause according...
Obesity has been a well-known risk factor for a myriad of chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and cancer. However, recent research suggests that it’s not only the level of obesity but its type, in terms of body...
Millions of people have allergies that often present with itching, hives, teary eyes, runny nose or a cough. But at the extreme end of the allergy disorder, some people may develop anaphylaxis, which is a type of allergic reaction that...
A universal complaint by many adults is that they always feel tired for no reason whatsoever. For some people, this tiredness is constant, and in others it is intermittent. Millions of people consume caffeinated beverages to get over this feeling...
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