When depression hit Keenan Atkins in early secondary school, he was scared to talk to his father about it. Men of his dad’s generation are afraid to talk about their feelings in case they are seen as “weak”, he says. And this seems a common experience for teenage boys, with ... Read More »
If you’re scratching your head, you may be missing out on an important health clue. A spate of recent research suggests that your blood type—whether A, B, AB, or O—may influence your risk for a variety of health conditions, from cardiac disease to cancer. The research is still early and ... Read More »
The Italian Restaurant Mario is located in the city of Brest, on the first floor of the Diagonal business center. The concept was to create a format of family cafe by interior designer Andrey Polienko. The target audiences are office workers and residents of the surrounding area of the complex. There ... Read More »
Male fertility comes down to one thing in many cases: sperm motility. If they’re not good swimmers, fertility can be an issue, reports the Independent. But researchers at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK are reporting (though not yet in a peer-reviewed scientific journal) that they may have hit ... Read More »
Kids with persistent symptoms months after a concussion have lower quality of life than kids who have recovered, but even kids who recovered quickly may still struggle, according to a new Canadian study. “While it has been long-understood that brain injuries may negatively impact quality-of-life (especially in those patients with ... Read More »
UNITED NATIONS – A U.N. expert says junk food is a human rights concern. Hilal Elver, the U.N.’s special representative on the right to food, said Tuesday the rise of industrial food production combined with trade liberalization has allowed large corporations to flood the global market with cheap, nutrient-poor foods ... Read More »
Students at a Chinese university now have the option to test themselves for HIV at their convenience, as they can now purchase affordable testing kits in vending machines. The urine test kits cost approximately $4.40 and are sold next to instant noodles and other snacks at Southwest Petroleum University in ... Read More »
While over a week has passed without a bulletin about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s health, her condition has witnessed some progress. She remains under the close observation of the original team of doctors that treated her from September 22, when she was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals. The Chief ... Read More »
More than 200 people are reported as victims of family violence every day in Canada, according to a new report by the chief public health officer. Family violence was the focus of the “State of Public Health in Canada report,” which waspublished Friday. In a statement, Canada’s Chief Public Health ... Read More »
While over a week has passed without a bulletin about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s health, her condition has witnessed some progress. She remains under the close observation of the original team of doctors that treated her from September 22, when she was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals. The Chief ... Read More »
Do you pee a little when you laugh, or sneeze? It turns out there’s a good app for that. Stress incontinence develops when your urinary sphincter (which controls the release of urine) and your pelvic floor muscles (which support your bladder) become weak. In women, the most common cause is ... Read More »
In 2009, Dr. Maya Adam, found herself unexpectedly pregnant with her third child. The then-36-year-old and her husband, Lawrence Seeff, were surprised, but thrilled. Although her two previous deliveries were uncomplicated and her sons Kiran, now 11, and Misha, now 8, were healthy, she had cesarean sections for both. This ... Read More »
