Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new…

International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research

Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain joined in an analysis of ultra-processed food published in the Oct. 10 special edition of the British Medical Journal, stating there is…

Emotional Training Strengthens Mother-Baby Bonds

Summary: Up to one-third of mothers struggle to bond with their babies, leading to emotional distress for both, but a new approach may offer hope. Researchers trained expectant mothers, particularly…

Early Parental Bonds Shape Future Empathy

Summary: A new study links early parental bonding with children’s future prosocial behavior, exhibiting kindness and empathy. Utilizing data from over 10,000 people born from 2000-2002, the study illustrates the…

AI Predicts Schizophrenia Via Hidden Linguistic Patterns

Summary: Scientists utilize AI language models to discern subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients, paving a new path in psychiatric assessment. Published research indicates that the AI could predict word…

7,300-year-old Neolithic structures found at La Draga |

Archaeologists have uncovered 7,300-year-old Neolithic structures at the La Draga archaeological site. La Draga is an ancient lakeshore settlement, located in the Spanish city of Banyoles in northeastern Catalonia. The…

Archaeologists find 1700-year-old trident |

A team of archaeologists from the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University have uncovered a 1700-year-old trident in the ancient city of Assos. Assos was an Ancient Greek city located on the…

What people with heart disease should know about vaccines today

Credit: CC0 Public Domain In some ways, the link between viruses, vaccines and heart health is simple. Think of your heart as a house, said Dr. Jorge Alvarez, an interventional…

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Are people born with good…

Redefining heart disease risk, prevention and management

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Health experts are redefining cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, prevention and management, according to a new American Heart Association presidential advisory published today in the journal Circulation.…