Infections during pregnancy have a negative impact upon maternal care and can trigger depression in the child
A viral infection in a pregnant woman not only affects her subsequent ability to provide maternal care but can also trigger depression in her offspring, which can then…
Lowering cholesterol to ‘levels of a new-born baby’ cuts heart attack risk
Reducing our cholesterol levels to those of a new-born baby significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research.Although previous studies have suggested lowering cholesterol levels…
Certain High Blood Pressure Drugs Block Cancer Invasion
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland have identified a new way of blocking the spread of cancer. Calcium channel blockers, which are used to lower blood pressure,…
Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia
Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking…
Pregnancy Leads to Changes in the Mother’s Brain
A study directed by researchers from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and IMIM are the first to reveal how pregnancy causes long-lasting alterations in brain structure, probably related…