Common infant vaccine may also shield kids from type 1 diabetes
Vaccinating against the common infant infection rotavirus not only cuts a child’s odds of getting sick, it might also prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes later
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What and how you eat affects your odds for type 2 diabetes
The kind of foods you eat, and even the order in which you eat them can affect your odds of developing type 2 diabetes, three new
Testicular cancer treatment unlikely to trigger birth defects
New research should reassure dads-to-be who’ve had testicular cancer that treatment with radiation or chemotherapy doesn’t raise the risk of fathering babies with birth defects. “Our research
‘My teen no longer wants to eat meat’ – How to incorporate a plant-based diet without risking anaemia
Your teenager storms into the kitchen and makes a sudden announcement – she no longer wants to eat meat. You feel helpless, but you don’t
Why recurring lung illnesses may strike women harder than men
Women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appear to have a harder time than men with the progressive lung disorder, a new study suggests. Smoking is its
When should my child see a doctor for bedwetting?
When bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) persists, it can be considered a problem. But when do you know whether it’s a medical or psychological condition or simply
What to buy when ready-made meals are your only option
We all have days when we arrive at home late and feel too tired to prepare a meal. While ready-made food seems like the answer,
A negative outlook on growing older can be more harmful than you realise
The way you view ageing can affect how well you manage stress. Older people who see ageing negatively have stronger (negative) emotional reactions to day-to-day stresses,
7 signs you might be depressed and not even know it
The inability to get out of bed. A crippled sense of self-worth. Constant dread and continuous isolation. Most people would be able to recognise the
5 reasons you should be commuting to work on a bike
The advantages of commuting on a bike in comparison to a car seem endless. Everyone is talking about it, but when it comes to the