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Obesity’s Impact on Placenta Structure and Function Explored

The placenta, like a grocery store for the baby during pregnancy, can be affected by a mother’s obesity. Recent research shows that obesity can change the structure of this vital organ more than gestational diabetes. Understanding these changes could provide clues to improving outcomes for both mother and baby. By identifying specific alterations in the […]

Published on February 28, 2023

Shielding your kids now can help them dodge adult health problems!

Being a guardian for your children and taking active interest in their lives may have long-lasting benefits for their well-being. Recent research suggests that growing up in areas with frequent gunshots and unreliable heat and electricity could potentially result in physical health limitations later in life. However, being actively involved and aware of your child’s […]

Published on February 28, 2023

Alzheimer’s Drug Provides Relief for Hair-Pulling, Skin-Picking

A well-known medication commonly used to treat Alzheimer’s disease has shown remarkable effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of conditions characterized by compulsive hair-pulling or skin-picking. In a recent clinical trial, researchers found that Memantine, an established drug for Alzheimer’s, significantly improved the symptoms in a majority of patients suffering from trichotillomania or excoriation disorder. Imagine this […]

Published on February 28, 2023