Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby.
- By Holly Hutton
At any one time, more than 1,400 Australians are on an organ transplant waiting list. The most common organs in demand are kidneys, followed by the liver and lung.
Adaptogens can greatly increase the effectiveness of some modern drugs, including antibiotics, anxiolytics (anxiety relief), antidepressants, and hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) agents. They also can reduce, and in some cases eliminate, the side effects of some drugs. They have a proven record of being safe, efficacious, and quite versatile in their treatment of many conditions.
- By James Leahy
Strides in medicine have contributed to a dramatic increase in life expectancy over the last century.
Some of the changes that happen to a woman’s body during pregnancy are more obvious than others.
Many people believe that chemicals, particularly the man-made ones, are highly dangerous.
- By Gitit Ginat
A number of sexual assault survivors report enormous benefits from specialized classes, but not all therapists are on board.
First there were heated fitness studios, now the latest trend is working out in frigid temperatures.
Life-saving antibiotics may cause long-lasting damage to the developing microbial communities in intestinal tracts of premature babies, research finds.
An increasing number of blogs by “ethical mums” have sparked discussions about the appropriateness of imposing vegetarianism, veganism or pescatarianism on their children.
- By SciShow
More than half of Americans take a dietary supplement, but the truth is, most people don't need them.
Two long-standing psychological theories – the empathising-systemising theory of sex differences and the extreme male brain theory of autism
In this gentle 20 minute yoga flow, you are invited to take a moment to surrender. No need to come with an agenda or worry about a specific outcome. Set down your burdens and let yoga take care of you.
- By Frank Otto
Wearables might not offer enough motivation to get your daily steps, but a little competition might work.
A UK study finding vegetarianism is associated with a higher risk of stroke than a meat-eating diet has made headlines around the world.
How we truly feel about ourselves must be considered when we talk about healing. Many of us have what Pema Chödrön calls a “subtle aggression” against ourselves. Unfortunately, our desire for change or transformation often comes from there. But that never works.
- By Denize Atan
A poor diet of chips and crisps caused a teenage boy in England to become blind.
- By Jean Twenge
The first signs of a problem started to emerge around 2014: More young people said they felt overwhelmed and depressed.
There’s a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and the onset of mild cognitive impairment in 9/11 responders who were at the World Trade Center, a new study of 1,800 workers shows.
Revered French gastronome Jean Brillat-Savarin coined the phrase: “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are”.
The rise in cases of otherwise healthy young adults who have been hospitalized or even died from vaping-associated lung injury is alarming.
High-dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and help with the development of language and motor skills in severely malnourished children, our latest study has found.
The aura, a field of energy that surrounds people and other living things, reflects the energy of the spirit in that body. Its colors, textures and patterns reveal much information about physical, emotional, mental and spiritual states. An aura is like a thumbprint; it is completely individual and expresses who you really are in all your splendor...