Bare baby bumps! Many celebrity moms have shared nude pictures while pregnant. Nikki Bella and Brie Bella did a joint maternity shoot while expecting their sons, Matteo and Buddy, respectively, in July 2020. The twins stood back to back and covered their chests in the black-and-white photos. “I have embraced the changes of the human body, even though that can […]
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(HealthDay)—Unreported physical abuse in the first five years of life has long-term detrimental effects, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in Pediatrics. Jennifer E. Lansford, Ph.D., from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues recruited children at kindergarten entry and followed them into adulthood. The probability that the child was physically abused in the first five years […]
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A lipid metabolite called 12,13-diHOME is in human breast milk and appears to be associated with beneficial infant weight gain and body composition in the early postnatal period. Moreover, maternal fitness, specifically exercise, appears to boost levels of the metabolite in breast milk and so might benefit their offspring. This finding was published online by The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology […]
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Numbers tell stories. And this year, few stories will be bigger than the end-of-year statistics showing the top causes of death for Americans. For years, the data has shown heart disease as the No. 1 killer, followed by cancer, accidents, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. In a normal year, such statistics are a place to watch long-simmering trends slowly […]
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Scientists, policymakers and healthcare workers are eager to discern to what extent COVID-19 may be seasonal. Understanding this aspect of the disease could guide our response to the pandemic. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have found evidence that the spread of COVID-19 is sensitive to UV exposure. While this suggests that COVID-19 may vary with the seasons, there are other […]
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After seeing Lizzo defend her decision to do a detox diet, actress Danielle Brooks is supporting the singer and sharing her own experience with trying to lose weight. Brooks, 31, has long been an advocate for body positivity and created a hashtag in support, #voiceofthecurves. But recently, the Orange Is the New Black star said, she has been afraid to […]
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16, 2020 — Hypertension at younger or older middle ages is associated with cognitive decline in different abilities, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in Hypertension. Sara Teles de Menezes, Ph.D., from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and colleagues conducted a longitudinal study involving 7,063 participants in the ELSA-Brasil cohort (mean age, […]
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When your pregnant belly makes it difficult for you to see past your ankles, you’ll know it’s time to alter your wardrobe and invest in a pair of maternity pants. Maternity clothes got a bad rep for its limited chic options, but many stylish fashion brands have evolved in recent years that cater to pregnant women. Don’t get us wrong, […]
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday resisted calls to tighten coronavirus restrictions over Christmas, as London faced stricter measures and concern mounted about case numbers. The government has been under pressure to review its plans for the festive period, under which there will be a five-day travel window and up to three households will be able to meet indoors. The […]
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Now that COVID-19 vaccines are on the way, the end of the pandemic is in sight. Not everyone will be able to get the vaccine right away, though, as health care workers on the front lines and others at high risk will be the first to get it. Several high-profile people including former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and […]
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