Weight gain during period: What to know

Some people may experience perceived or actual weight gain around the time of their period.

14 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise

Strict diets can be challenging to follow, and people may not always have the time or ability to exercise. However, a variety of simple lifestyle changes can help people lose weight and improve their health. These include taking probiotics, getting enough sleep, and thoroughly chewing food

The top 10 foods high in iron

There are many ways to meet your daily iron requirements without eating the same foods all the time; here we explore some of the options.

Vitamin D levels in pregnant women could be linked to some learning disabilities in children

Learning disabilities are more common in children who were conceived between January and March – the time of year when there is insufficient sunlight to produce vitamin D – according to a new study…

Could pesticide in milk contribute to Parkinson’s disease?

Heptachlor epoxide, a pesticide used until the 1980s, found its way into milk in some places. Men who drank more milk at the time may have a higher incidence of Parkinson’s traits.

Gender difference in vital cell count of HIV patients

Male HIV patients in rural South Africa reach the low immunity levels required to become eligible for antiretroviral treatment in less than half the time it takes for immunity levels to drop to…

Hydrogel ‘smart pill’ shows promise as weight loss aid

More news from the ICE/ENDO 2014 meeting – this time, we report on a ‘smart pill’ that is being touted as a safe and effective weight loss aid.

Are low-calorie restaurant menus making us fat?

Depending on our food cravings, the number of items served, and even the time of day, ordering a meal at a restaurant often requires a “narrowing down” decision making process.

Tool Tested For Screening Cancer Patients For Malnutrition

Considering the many things a cancer patient has to think about, it’s easy to understand why maintaining proper nutrition may not be top of the list. This can be true, too, at busy outpatient settings where it’s often difficult to find the time and resources to test cancer patients for malnutrition. However, researchers at St…

Choline In Eggs And Meat May Influence Gene Expression From Infancy To Adulthood

Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician’s list of recommendations…

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