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Sweden ranks world's best place for mothers
STOCKHOLM - Sweden has once again been rated as "the best place to be a mother in the world" by a U.S.-based charity in a report assessing the well-being for mothers around the world. The report, released by the aid agency Save the Children Tuesday, illustrates where mothers fare best and where they face the greatest hardship. Save the... more
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Cleaning 'improves mental health'
Working up a sweat while performing household chores may not just improve the cleanliness of your home, but your mental health too, a survey suggests. Just 20 minutes of sustained exercise a week - from cleaning to jogging - can impact upon depression, the British Journal of Sports Medicine study found. The more strenuous and frequent the... more
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Why is the NHS wasting money on advertising?
What would you rather have from your hospital: a glossy brochure with pictures of nice rooms and the Beckhams' walking out of the wards, or for it to be able to perform 60 extra hip replacements? It may seem a facile question but Health Minister Ben Bradshaw's opening up of advertising raises many concerns for me and my colleagues at the... more
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Pregnant women urged to avoid alcohol
LONDON - Women should drink no alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy, despite uncertainty over whether the odd drink could harm their baby, a government watchdog said on Wednesday. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said there was limited evidence that drinking in the early stages of pregnancy may be... more
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If Your Child is a Vegetarian
If your child is a vegetarian, it's important to make sure that he or she eats a varied, balanced and healthy diet. Here are some guidelines, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine: * For children up to age 1, breast milk or a fortified, soy formula should be the primary source of nutrition. * Do not limit dietary fat for... more
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If pregnant women stop smoking, babies are happier
For women struggling to quit smoking during pregnancy, this could be the clincher. You can expect to have a happier baby if you break the habit. Giving up cigarettes not only improves mother and child's physical health, it also makes it more likely the baby will have a sunnier nature, with regular sleeping and eating patterns. And,... more
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British supermarket chain pilots in-store doctor
LONDON - A leading British supermarket chain launched an in-store doctor's surgery Monday at one of its branches in Manchester, the first such service in the country. Customers at the Sainsbury's at Heaton Park in the northern English city will receive medical advice from doctors in a consultation room within the supermarket's pharmacy every... more
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Our parental instinct
LONDON - Scientists believe they have located the part of the brain key to forging the parental instinct to care for and nurture an infant, according to a study published on Wednesday. This discovery helps answer the evolutionary question of why people view babies as special and could help doctors better identify people suffering from... more
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Salty snacks mean more sodas for kids
DALLAS - Kids who load up on salty meals and snacks get thirsty, and too often they turn to calorie-filled sodas. So maybe cutting back on the salt is a good way to cut the calories. That's the idea coming from a British study published Wednesday in an American Heart Association journal. Salt is "a hidden factor in the obesity epidemic," said... more
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Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
CHICAGO - Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. They found a strong correlation between climate and genetic adaptations that influence the risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of related disorders such as... more
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