Adolescents with higher levels of physical activity performed better in school during transition from primary school to lower secondary school
Adolescents with high levels of physical activity perform better in school over two years
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Number of pregnant women with high blood pressure spiked over last four decades
The number of women with high blood pressure (HBP) when they become pregnant or who have it diagnosed during the
Teens abusing painkillers are more likely to later use heroin
It’s an unforeseen side effect of the nation’s opioid epidemic: Adolescent heroin users. A USC study in the July 8
Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone: First study of its kind links triclosan to human bone health
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal
Pre-qualifying education and training helps health workers tackle gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) could be tackled more effectively by giving healthcare students wider and more practical education and training in
Additional routine ultrasounds benefit mothers and babies, and could be cost saving, study finds
Offering universal late pregnancy ultrasounds at 36 weeks’ gestation eliminates undiagnosed breech presentation of babies, lowers the rate of emergency
2017 pneumonic plague outbreak in Madagascar characterized by scientists
Plague is an endemic disease in Madagascar. Each year there is a seasonal upsurge between September and April, especially in
Pregnant women who work nights may have a greater risk of miscarriage: Women who work two or more night shifts in one week may have a greater risk of miscarriage the following week
Working two or more night shifts in a week may increase a pregnant woman’s risk of miscarriage the following week
Wide variations in how well or poorly people age: United States ranks 54th between Iran (53rd) and Antigua and Barbuda (55th)
At what age do you feel 65? A 30-year gap separates countries with the highest and lowest ages at which
How the global gag rule stifles free speech
During his first week in office, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order known as the Expanded Global Gag