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(HealthDay)—A responsive parenting intervention initiated in early infancy can reduce body mass index (BMI) z score; however, a 36-month multicomponent behavioral intervention does not change BMI trajectory, according to two studies published in the Aug. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Ian M. Paul, M.D., from the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, and colleagues […]
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Childhood bullying is so common that it may not seem like a big deal. Up to 35% per cent of people are estimated to have experienced it at some point. By adulthood, we are generally expected to have “got over” it. But the mental health effects of being bullied can be serious and last a lifetime. One study has even […]
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In a proof-of-concept study in healthy adult men, scientists in the Netherlands found that microbiome manipulation with antibiotics influenced the response to oral rotavirus vaccine. Specifically, they found higher levels of viral shedding in those receiving antibiotic treatment prior to vaccination compared with controls receiving no antibiotic treatment prior to vaccination. The study is a human demonstration that altering the […]
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A space-exploring robot crashes on a distant planet. In order to gather the pieces of its damaged spaceship, it needs to build emotional rapport with the local alien inhabitants. The aliens speak a different language but their facial expressions are remarkably humanlike. This fantastical scenario is the premise of a video game developed for middle schoolers by University of Wisconsin–Madison […]
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Serena Williams recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum disorder. While the disorder is quite common among mothers, not many undergo proper treatment for the same. By Disha Roy Choudhury Serena Williams inspired many women by effectively balancing her responsibility as a mother and a sportsperson ever since she gave birth to a baby girl in September 2017. Things […]
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New research reveals that mothers hold similar views and attitudes when parenting their first and second children, but their parenting behaviors with their two children differ. In the study, published in Social Development, 55 mothers were observed interacting with their first child at the age of 20 months and again, using the same procedures, when their second child was 20 […]
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Encourage kids to eat fresh, seasonal foods and drink more water. Try out an easy recipe for Saffron Ginger Lemonade. By Mahak Malik “Good food means a good mood and the happiness simply doubles when the food is homemade.” Breaking the stereotype of boring home-cooked food has become vital these days. From adults to children, each one of us is […]
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There are makeup-free selfies, and then there are makeup-free videos taken on a boat while surrounded by Kat Von D Dreamer-blue water. Salma Hayek just blessed us with the latter. For the past few days, Hayek has been in Instagram vacation mode, sharing photos of whatever gorgeous beach she's surrounded by and her sun-safe level pro straw hat and sunglasses. […]
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By Carrieanne Reichardt, as told to Jolene Edgar. Note: This article contains images of a surgical procedure being performed. I love so many of my features. For instance, the green eyes I got from my mom, my naturally full lips, and smile, but my nose has been a source of insecurity. Around 15, as puberty hit, my nose just…changed. One […]
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New University at Buffalo research is adding important information to the body of knowledge about the cognitive and behavioral status of a group of retired professional athletes who spent their careers in contact sports. The study findings, from UB’s Healthy Aging Mind Project, were published today online before print in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. The study assessed 21 […]
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