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In cases of mild congenital heart defects, more prenatal visits are associated with a greater likelihood of an appropriate delivery in a community hospital, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The results suggest that more prenatal care is beneficial for families and may allow their newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level of care closer to home, as opposed to traveling to a regional heart surgery center, which can be expensive, burdensome and stressful for families. Congenital heart defects are the most common and resource intensive in the United States. Infants with the most…

You wake up after a night out. Your head is pounding and a wave of worry hits before you even look at your phone. Worry, self-doubt and flashes of remorse creep in as last night’s conversations begin to replay. “Hangxiety” is not a clinical term, but the anxious, restless feeling that follows drinking is widely recognized. Most people expect a headache, but the emotional fallout can hit just as hard. Alcohol disrupts brain systems that regulate mood and stress. Strengthens γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calming chemical and suppresses glutamatethat keeps you alert. That’s why self-confidence rises and worries fade. As…

By Jason Tucker, The Loop The promise of revolutionary advances in healthcare is now a key pillar of the EU’s AI strategy. Jason Tucker explores how the effects of EU healthcare tooling in the AI ​​race do not bode well for reducing EU political legitimacy Enabling healthcare in the EU’s AI strategy In the recent European Commission AI First policy, the potential for regional investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare features is very apparent. More broadly, as a means of ensuring public and political participation, the EU has instrumentalized healthcare as a model for its AI policy.…

Do you use anti-dandruff shampoo but end up with dry, frizzy hair? You are not alone. Find out how to keep your hair moisturized after washing and why BeBodywise 1% ZPTO Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is one of the few formulas that tackles dandruff and keeps your hair soft, smooth and manageable. If you’ve ever used a dandruff shampoo and noticed your hair is dry, frizzy or dull afterwards – you’re not alone. Many women aged 25-40 struggle with this: the flakes go away, but the hair texture takes a hit. Let’s fix that. Using the right shampoo plus proper monitoring makes…

Are your computer, tablet and mobile screens damaging your skin? It’s a horrifying thought, especially since we’re constantly using our tech gadgets these days. From dawn to dusk, we check our phones, use our computers at work, and scroll on our tablets at night. Our eyes and skin are exposed to more light than ever before because of this. We all know about the damage that the sun’s ultraviolet rays can do to our skin. But how often do we think our phone screens could do the same? And yet, research is beginning to show that this constant exposure to…

Pregnancy is often described as a time of joy and anticipation, but for many women, it can also come with some physical, emotional and financial stress. Researchers have long known that stress can affect a mother’s well-being, but new insights show it can also shape how a baby grows, develops, and even how it responds to stress later in life. A 2025 review published in Pediatric Discovery explores how maternal stress can affect everything from brain development to long-term health, using real-world examples such as natural disasters, war, and economic hardship to illustrate these effects. When a person feels stressed,…

Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNP Import Osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mass decrease or when structural changes occur that lead to weakness. Bone tissue is constantly remodeled through the action of osteoclasts and osteoblasts (bone resorption and formation) and osteocytes (regulation of bone remodeling by sensing mechanical forces) (1). When imbalances occur in these pathways and resorption exceeds formation, bone loss and osteoporosis can occur (1). Metabolic health plays an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, with increasing evidence linking metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes to increased bone fragility and fracture risk…

Week 4 Highlights: OPEX Sustain What We Covered This WeekBecause the simplest aerobic work is often the most effective and the most demandingHow continuous MAP structures training from long to shortThe progression from cyclical to mixed-cyclical to mixed sessionsTrust, buy, and how to stop projecting boredom to customersTraining elements that make aerobic work smooth, repetitive and sustainableWhy coaches should do the work themselves before prescribing itA preview of next week’s focus on anaerobic trainingThe big change: Make aerobic training simple, measurable and rhythmic Trainers tend to overcomplicate aerobic work. This week made a key point: the simplest recipes, especially pure…

A daily glass of orange juice can do more than refresh you. It can fine-tune thousands of genes linked to blood pressure and metabolism, with benefits varying according to your body weight. Study: A global transcriptome analysis reveals body weight-related molecular responses to chronic orange juice consumption in healthy subjects. Image credit: Sunlight_s / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Researcha team of researchers investigated how chronic orange juice (OJ) intake affects the transcriptomes of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in healthy adults and whether responses vary by body mass index (BMI) status.…

Long before the advent of weights, dumbbells and high-tech fitness gadgets, there was the medicine ball.This simple piece of exercise equipment has been around for over 2,000 years. Ancient Greek physicians used heavy animal bladders to rehabilitate wounded warriors. Hippocrates – the father of medicine himself – is said to have had his patients throw up stuffed skins for therapeutic benefit. The term “medicine ball” dates back to the late 19th century, where it gained popularity in American fitness circles and old school gyms. Teddy Roosevelt reportedly trained with one. So did turn-of-the-century warriors, soldiers, and circus strongmen.Today, the medicine…