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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...

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...

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...

Heart failure is a very common but serious and life-threatening disorder that affects millions of people. Essentially, in heart failure, the heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body, due to which the tissues do not receive sufficient...

Since the use of Internet has continued to expand at a rapid pace, a vast amount of health information has become available online. Many people first turn to the internet to seek information on medical issues before going to a...