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A study conducted by the Miscarriage Association showed that women with a low body mass index, less than 18.5, are more likely to suffer a miscarriage in the first three months of pregnancy. The study was made on 603 women aged 18 to 55 who had suffered a miscarriage in the first three months of ... [read more>>]
The research published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health indicated that between 1991 and 2000 teenage pregnancy rates have decreased by 27 percent, mainly due to the improved use of contraception. "It is remarkable that teens are becoming better contraceptors even as ... [read more>>]
According to a new study published in the latest issue of journal "Nature," red wines from these areas have the highest concentration of procyanidins, as tests indicated that these wines contain five to even ten times more procyanidins than wines in other regions of the world like the US, ... [read more>>]
The Australian Health Ministry has launched a campaign designed to offer free vaccines to females aged 12 to 26. Despite opponents claiming that the procedure might encourage promiscuous behavior, doctors outlined that vaccinations are vital as they provide protection against Human Papilloma Virus ... [read more>>]
A team of researchers led by Dr. Vincent Mathews at University School of Medicine in Indianapolis suggested that violent video games decrease the activity of regions of the brain that are responsible for self-control and concentration. Researchers examined metabolic changes in brain activity in 44 ... [read more>>]
Frist has just issued a statement: "In the Bible, God tells us for everything there is a season, and for me, for now, this season of being an elected official has come to a close. I do not intend to run for president in 2008. I will take a sabbatical from public life. At this point a return to ... [read more>>]
The study conducted by the Australian team included nearly 7,500 participants, 3,000 mothers and their children. The researchers were interested in smoking habits of mothers during pregnancy and smoking patterns of offspring during adolescence. Experts revealed that children whose mothers smoked du ... [read more>>]
Diesel cars carrying Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, VW, or Audi logos will be common in California by 2008 as DaimlerChrysler and VW are developing over 10 Bluetec models. While diesel engines are found in 50pct of new cars sold, figures in US report that only one in 50 new cars sold is diesel-powered. ... [read more>>]
A new study suggested that the drug can cause memory loss even among first time users. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam included nearly 180 people in the study that evaluated the negative impact of the illegal drug. Participants at the research admitted that they hadn't had used ecstasy b ... [read more>>]
The research suggests that people spending hours at the office or in school desks should avoid sitting up straight or leaning over the desk/office. The experts indicated that lying back at a 135 degree angle is the posture that puts less pressure on the spine. The team led by Dr Waseem Bashir monit ... [read more>>]