New York: Women with high levels of the insecticide DDT in their blood during pregnancy are more likely to bear children who develop autism, according to a study of over one million pregnant women in Finland. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, is the first to connectRead More

Use of social media across the globe has grown by leaps and bounds in preceding years. Almost a quarter of the world’s population is now on Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and Twitter. There is a newly coined term called ‘Whatsappitis’, which has recently become popular, meaning that an incessant use ofRead More

Botox is widely used by several celebrities and people who wish to enhance their appearance. But can it make any difference when it comes to other aspects of a person’s life including their profession? A new survey has found that most people who opt for the treatment are simply hopingRead More

Washington: Having issues with body image is a problem that a lot of people deal with. It’s mostly stems from the societies unrealistic body ideals. The issue not only affects adolescents and adults, but also kids. A recent study has discovered a connection between hormones and body satisfaction in youngRead More

When it comes to childhood obesity, sedentary behaviour may be the most influential and controllable factor that parents can change, especially through managing screen time, according to a new American Heart Association Science Advisory. In particular, the AHA Obesity Committee recommends removing TVs and other screens from bedrooms and excludingRead More

For decades, doctors have told parents to talk to kids as often as possible to help build speech and language skills. Now, a new study suggests that how parents talk to children may matter just as much as how much time they spend talking. “We found that the most relevantRead More

Cardiologists have noted that the incidence of coronary artery compression in children fitted with epicardial pacemakers may be more common than previously believed. Children who require pacemakers or defibrillators often need to have wires placed on the outside of their heart due to their size or unique anatomy. In rareRead More

Advances in the field of medicine have made life easier for people suffering from diseases previously thought of as incurable. But while this has helped people live longer and healthier lives, can it make people immortal? As part of what seems like a concept straight out of a science fictionRead More

When your scalp is healthy, your hair will be more luscious. Everything your hair needs to grow is in your scalp, like hair follicle that sends nutrients from your blood. Therefore, hair thinning occurs when you scalp is not healthy.   Here are some of the reasons for these issues,Read More

People with sleep apnea, a common nighttime breathing disorder, are more likely to stick with treatment that keeps their airways open at night when they use a built-in humidifier, a Swedish study suggests. Apnea that isn’t properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, heart attacks, heart failure andRead More