Social life

A study on the effects of unplanned pregnancies on mothers

The study found that the deterioration in women's overall health after childbirth was more pronounced in cases where the pregnancy was unplanned.

Published: 29 November 2024, 13:19

Vegetarians eat more ultra-processed foods than meat eaters

People in the UK who follow a mainly vegetarian diet are more likely to eat ultra-processed foods than those who also eat meat.

Published: 28 November 2024, 11:08

Key brain circuit responsible for female sexual rejection identified

Researchers have discovered a key neural circuit responsible for sexual rejection, identifying a group of brain cells that play a critical role in whether a female accepts or rejects mating attempts, depending on her reproductive cycle.

Published: 26 November 2024, 15:40

Why you can not kiss a newborn: dangers and recommendations

A newborn's immune system is immature, and his risk of contracting a serious infection is much higher than that of an adult or older child.

Published: 26 November 2024, 12:29

Alcohol is associated with cannabis vaping in young people

Alcohol use was found to be the most common factor predicting increased cannabis vaping among youth and young adults.

Published: 25 November 2024, 12:43

Children's tantrums may be associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Preschoolers who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behavior show more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age seven, a new study suggests.

Published: 23 November 2024, 12:46

People with epilepsy have twice the risk of suicide than the general population

Suicide rates among people with epilepsy are higher than in the general population, according to a study.

Published: 22 November 2024, 16:59

A research team found that the number of diagnoses of postpartum depression has doubled in the last decade

Rates of postpartum depression among American women have more than doubled in the past decade, according to a new analysis.

Published: 22 November 2024, 16:53

How life scenes shape consciousness and create memories

"Some people are clearly better than others at segmenting events into meaningful chunks," Smith said. "Can we improve that ability, and will that lead to better memory? Those are questions we're still trying to answer."

Published: 21 November 2024, 14:39

Internet use may be associated with improved well-being in older adults

Internet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better health and fewer symptoms of depression among adults over 50 in 23 countries.

Published: 21 November 2024, 12:24