Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Managing Editor's Notes
A new study suggests that babies delivered by cesarean section may have double the risk of obesity later in life, due to differences in gut bacteria than those born vaginally. This is one study I totally disagree with, and as a matter of fact, I believe it could lead to unnecessary stress and interfere with critical decisions regarding delivery. There are many other factors that have much greater influence on the weight of a child, including maternal weight, newborn weight, child’s lifestyle, and physical activity. I understand that there is a need to decrease C-section rates in this country, but making the association between C-section and childhood obesity based on the potential effect of gut bacteria confuses the issue, and this data needs to be confirmed and validated. Tell me what you think. Click here to read more.
May 25, 2012
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When it comes to birth control, numerous options are available to women to help them regulate their menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation. But what if a birth control pill for men were available? That prospect may soon become a reality now that researchers have recently discovered a gene that is essential for the development of sperm
May 25, 2012
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Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them
May 25, 2012
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An obese person isn't inevitably at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, a new study finds
May 25, 2012
Reuters
A new report describes two cases of poultry workers who developed chronically swollen knuckles, the hallmark sign of a rare skin condition known as pachydermodactyly
May 25, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control has released new figures that show the average restaurant meal is now four times larger than it was in the 1950s
May 24, 2012
Your home is a place to show off your sense of style – but it can also have a profound effect on your health and happiness.
Expect the unexpected—such is my life with cancer. My white cell count was too low, so the doctor could not administer my chemotherapy treatment last week
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