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…
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…
The Pill Won’t Kill Your Sexual Desire, Researchers Say
New study busts the myth that contraceptives curb desire – other factors like age and length of relationship are more importantTaking the pill doesn’t lower your sexual desire,…
Even Moderate, Habitual Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat
A glass of alcohol a day does not keep AFib away Often people who binge drink experience an irregular heartbeat or a heart “flutter,” sometimes referred to as…