A Texas woman retained no memory of giving birth to triplets, including the 48 to 72 hours leading up to the delivery, after being clinically dead for about 45 minutes post-birth.
The prevalence significantly rose from 9.4 percent in 2010 to 19 percent in 2021, with higher rates observed particularly among individuals with elevated pre-pregnancy body mass index.
The study revealed a striking 70% increased risk of epilepsy among children aged 1 to 3 when their mothers experienced continuous psychological distress during pregnancy.
Researchers have found that mothers who engage in exercise programs with at least 80 minutes of moderate activity each week experience significant reductions in the severity of baby blues and postpartum depression.
With over two decades under her belt, Wellness Coach Karen Corona is not just a practitioner but a testament to the transformative power of expressive arts.
Researchers have developed smart earrings that could continuously monitor a person's earlobe temperature. The innovation known as Thermal Earring could also be potentially used to track signs of ovulation, stress, eating, and exercise.
A Florida man had to be treated for yellow nodules in his skin which were emanating ooze following eight months of being on a "carnivore diet" where he exclusively ate meat and dairy.
Researchers have uncovered a troubling link between the behavioral disorder and reduced life expectancy, with the impact varying between men and women.
A Washington state hospital faces lawsuits after mistakenly taking the wrong patient off life support when a different family authorized the removal for someone else.
It’s reported that up to 70% of the population have sensitive skin. More alarming, allergies and skin sensitivities are known to affect millions of patients taking prescriptions every year.
Given the tremendous complexity of the human body’s digestive processes, simple calorie-counting is not a very effective way to lose weight. Instead, an effective weight loss diet should evaluate food after its thermic effect — that is, the amount of energy needed to digest it. By causing the body to work harder and burn calories, a product of high thermogenic capacity can partially offset its own caloric value, yielding a much lower net intake.
Health magazine's article on metabolism-boosting foods lists some of the best calorie-burning products available. The thermic effect of these foods will melt unnecessary calories, promote a robust metabolism, and even regulate appetite.
The high protein value of lean meats like turkey and chicken requires some serious metabolic work. For example, if you eat a 300-calorie chicken breast, almost 30 percent of the given caloric value is offset by the digestive process. That means that the product will only yield a net intake of 210 calories. Eric Kilby / FlickrTo maintain your hardworking metabolism, you also need foods that promote muscle mass. Load your diet with low-fat dairy products packet with vitamin D and calcium — two essential components of bone and muscle health. _gee_ / FlickrDigesting whole grain products is a laborious process. That’s why you burn twice as many calories digesting fiber-rich foods like oatmeal and brown rice than you do digesting processed foods. suavehouse113 / FlickrHot peppers burn calories as well as they burn tongues. Its active component, capsaicin, combats weight gain by regulating satiety as well as appetite. Raw, cooked, dried, or powdered peppers can be incorporated into a wide variety of dishes and beverages. schopie1 / FlickrIced or hot, green tea is sure to accelerate your metabolism almost immediately. The relevant ingredient is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant that has been noted for its weight loss benefits as well as its therapeutic capacity. danoNutritional deficiencies impose a speed limit on your metabolism by reducing your body’s overall efficiency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional shortcoming, and the leading cause for anemia. Good thing a single cup of lentils contains more than a third of your daily need. Maggie Hoffman / Flickr
