A little alcohol in pregnancy puts future generations at risk
BINGHAMTON, NY – When a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, even a small dose, she can increase the chances that the next three generations may develop alcoholism, according to a…
Diabetes During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Low Milk Supply
A new study shows that women with diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of having a low milk supply. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center study, published online…
Cranberries help urinary tract infections, but not as juice
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be an unwelcome visitor—leaving you with the urge to sprint for the bathroom every few minutes. You may have heard that drinking a large…
Iron in the blood could cause cell damage, say researchers
Concentrations of iron similar to those delivered in standard treatments can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes, when given to cells in the lab. This is the finding of scientists…
University of Cambridge: Alzheimer’s preventative drug hope
An approved anti-cancer drug successfully targets the first step in the toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that treatments may be found to lower the risk of…