Why You Have To Visit Peru Once In Your Lifetime
Though Lima has been on foodies’ short list of delicious destinations for a few years now, and Machu Picchu remains one of the wonders of the world, Peru has so much more to offer…
Promising drug candidate could stop malaria parasites at multiple stages
Redesigning molecules originally developed to treat the skin disease psoriasis could lead to an effective new drug against malaria, according to an international team of researchers. The team modified a…
Early maternal anemia tied to intellectual disability, ADHD and autism
The timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus, according to research at Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Psychiatry. The researchers found…
How This Former Football Player Dropped 60 Pounds While Maintaining Muscle
“When you are dealing with migraines a third to a half of the days in a month, it’s impossible to maintain any kind of gym routine, or diet,” says Brian…
When is a child an adult?
When does childhood end? That's the question international researchers are asking as they chart age cut-offs for paediatric services around the world. Adolescent Health Professor at the Murdoch Children's Research…
Does Lifting Weights Stunt Growth in Teens?
Should your teen lift weights? The benefits definitely outweigh the risks, if a few precautions are followed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends strength training for kids 8 years…
Babies’ gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows
Babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UCL, the University of Birmingham and their collaborators discovered…
These Are the Best Exercises to Burn Belly Fat As Fast As Possible
When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned and taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to…