Babies receive essential microbes regardless of the type of delivery

Do babies born by cesarean section lose essential microbes? New data suggests that the answer may be “no”.
Endometriosis Awareness Day

Annually, various events are organized worldwide, on different dates, to promote endometriosis awareness among women.
Anxiety during pregnancy changes immune activity in the mother

The immune system of pregnant women with anxiety is biologically different from that of pregnant women without anxiety.
Birth control pills for men have been developed in the US

American scientists have created the world’s first birth control pills for men, and they’ve already been proven effective in mice.
Most health claims on infant formula are not scientifically proven

Most of the industry claims about the health and nutrition benefits of infant formula are not supported by robust clinical trial evidence.
AI predicts the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy

Engineers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict whether women with breast cancer would benefit from chemotherapy.
Estrogen may reduce the risk of stroke

Estrogen is associated with a reduced risk of stroke: the higher this hormone level over a lifetime, the lower the likelihood.
February 4 – World Cancer Day

Every year, about 10 million people, or one in six, die of cancer. Almost half of these deaths could have been avoided.
Marriage may protect against dementia

Longtime marriage can give you more than love, care and companionship, but also protect you from dementia, according to a new study.
How to prevent damage from prolonged sitting?

Even if you work out regularly, sitting for too long is bad for your health. But there is an easy way to avoid harm, new research says.