Infant bleeding increased last year as parents refuse vitamin K shot for newborns
Cases of childhood hemorrhage increased last year as more parents refused critical vitamin K injections for their newborns, according to a new study published Thursday in JAMA Pediatrics. Although the research points to no cause, scientists note that…
A simple canned vegetable could add 9 grams of fiber to your scrambled eggs
Key to remember Incorporating peas into scrambled eggs is an easy way to increase the fiber content of your breakfast. Peas are also high in protein and contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A nutritious, balanced breakfast combines sources of…
Researchers identify specific gene linked to protecting women against autism
In many cases, all it takes is one mutated gene to orchestrate changes across an entire network of genes linked to autism, according to new findings published today in Nature by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital. This discovery could…
Oxford graduate in crisis killed herself after nurse put her in taxi alone
Georgina Hodson’s family calls her hospital treatment ‘very indifferent’ An “exceptionally bright” Oxford graduate took her own life after being placed alone in a taxi during a mental health crisis, an inquest has heard. Georgina…
British man treated for Ebola in Congo evacuated to UK
LONDON — A British man treated for Ebola in Congo is being evacuated to the United Kingdom, the government announced Thursday. The man, believed to be a healthcare worker, is the first British patient evacuated from the current outbreak of the…
‘Natural’ habit linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke (study)
Thirty years ago, California legalized medical marijuana, sparking a national revolution. Today, more than 44 million Americans turn to cannabis as a natural way to relax or treat nausea and pain. But new research reveals that this popular pastime may…
Why Teens Don’t Get Enough Daily Exercise: NPR
These soccer-loving Somali students are doing what health experts want all teenagers to do every day: exercising “moderately to vigorously.” Mohamed Abdiwahab/AFP/via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Mohamed Abdiwahab/AFP/via Getty Images The…
New study finds troubling link between involuntary naps and dementia
When the weather permits, napping is an activity enjoyed by adults of all ages. But not all nap habits are recommended. In fact, some behaviors may even be a red flag. A recent study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…
‘I felt trapped in my home after being paralyzed’ – BBC
“I felt trapped in my home after being paralyzed” BBC Gn Health
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day reduces the risk of liver cancer by 43%
For millions of Americans, the day really only begins with coffee. Coffee is the most popular beverage in the United States, according to the National Coffee Association, with nearly 195 million Americans drinking it at least once a week. Whether you…