A new study suggests the key to long-term happiness may lie not only in your genes, but also in the choices you make in life. Researchers say the findings contradict the popular notion that life satisfaction is largely determined by a person’s genes, marital status, or personality. Instead, researchers found choices relating to one’s partner,… Continue reading
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Opportunities for healthy and delicous school lunch
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they’ll eat. Luckily, school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition, with many serving healthier dishes, such as grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. But some still exceed recommendations for fat. In the typical… Continue reading
There is connection between genetic alteration and male Infertility
One in seven couples worldwide has difficulty conceiving a child, and male infertility is thought to account for nearly half of those cases. Although the cause of male infertility is often unknown, scientists have now discovered a genetic alteration that disrupts sperm production in otherwise healthy men. The research, published by Cell Press in the… Continue reading
Questions about breastfeeding
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common inquiries that mothers — new and veteran — may have. When will my milk come in? During the first few days after the birth of your baby, your body will… Continue reading
Bacteria And Viruses Are Identified As Enemies
A new research report in the October 2010 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology sheds important light on how our immune systems detect invading organisms to be destroyed and removed from our bodies. The information from this research should ultimately help lead to the development of new drugs and treatments that allow health… Continue reading
Prepare For 2010-2011 Flu Season
Although last year’s flu season was marked by a particularly aggressive strain of the illness and associated vaccine shortages, pharmacy experts at Cardinal Health expect the vaccine to be in ample supply for the 2010-2011 flu season. The upcoming 2010-2011 flu season marks the first time that the federal government’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices… Continue reading
What is the difference between nightmare and night terror and how you can avoid it
“Moooooommmmmmmeeeeeee!!!!” The ear-splitting scream catapults you out of bed at 2 a.m. Your 4-year-old is crying inconsolably. Is it a nightmare or a night terror? What’s the difference? And what can you do about them? Handling nightmares is a bit easier than night terrors, Altmann says. She prescribes a healthy sleep routine: Before bed, avoid… Continue reading
New Functions For New Genes
Research at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain and the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, USA has revealed a novel mechanism for the control of human genes. The work, published in Cell, present an anticipated mode of regulation of some processes such as differentiation and development or oncogenesis. Thanks to the new technological… Continue reading