Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has many known benefits for the baby and the mother, and now there is research suggesting that it could lower the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is when the mother develops high blood sugar during her pregnancy. Between five and nine percent of pregnancies result in gestational diabetes, and women ...click here to read more

2015 saw many advancements in multiple sclerosis, from new treatment options to digging deeper for potential causes. With each passing news topic we gain a greater understanding of the debilitating disease. Here is a roundup of the top five multiple sclerosis stories of 2015 that you may have missed. The stories covered reveal how melatonin ...click here to read more

We all know the advantages of breastfeeding, as far as the baby is concerned. We also know that breastfeeding helps deepen the bond between the mother and the newborn child. But a recent study shows that when it comes to mothers, there is more to breastfeeding than just emotional value. The study showed that the ...click here to read more

Improved healthcare has contributed to longer, healthier lives; however, along with aging comes an increased risk of dementia.  Approximately 35.6 million people around the world are living with dementia, and this number is expected to double every 20 years with a significant portion of this increase occurring in developing countries. Dementia commonly affects older people, ...click here to read more