Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women
For the first time in the world, researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have demonstrated that probiotics, dietary supplements with health-promoting bacteria, can be used to affect…
Alcohol and Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Condomless Sex in Young Adults
Young persons who use alcohol and/or marijuana experience heightened likelihood of condomless sex, according to a new study published in The American Journal on Addictions. This increased likelihood…
New study links poor sleep quality to atrial fibrillation
Sleep quality independent of obstructive sleep apnea is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation, report scientists in HeartRhythm
The Role of Vitamin D in a Healthy Pregnancy
For a pregnancy to proceed to term, early modulation of the immunologic response is required to induce tolerance to the fetus. Growing evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency…
Marriage may protect against heart disease/stroke and associated risk of death
A global study led by Keele University has found that marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke as well as influencing who is more likely to…