Working the night shift instead of in the daytime may raise cancer risk. “Biological clocks” in the body could explain why and help scientists find a solution.
Placenta previa, a rare complication of pregnancy in which the placenta hangs low in the uterus and covers all or part of the cervix, can cause serious bleeding.
The unpredictable illness of multiple sclerosis can be confusing to deal with, as it changes day to day and symptoms may not be visible to others. Learn more here.
Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
Breastfeeding has long been known to benefit babies and moms. Now there’s more good news about breastfeeding. It can prevent or lessen postpartum depression.
If you are dealing with serious health problems, having a durable power of attorney can authorize someone else to handle your finances or healthcare for you.
Getting older doesn’t have to mean you have significant cognitive decline Even 100-year-olds can stay sharp in their later years.
Living wills are about healthcare, not money, important documents to state your wishes about how to handle medical decisions when you can’t make them yourself.