Archive: 05/07/2016
A short period of bed rest after intrauterine insemination makes no difference to pregnancy rates
Despite the positive results of small studies and a widely held belief in its benefit, the practice of keeping female patients immobilised after intrauterine insemination has no beneficial effect on pregnancy rates, according ...
Jul 5, 2016
Study shows that some, but not all, premenstrual symptoms are linked with inflammation
Certain premenstrual symptoms, such as mood changes, breast pain and abdominal cramps, are linked with inflammation, but headache is not, according to new research from UC Davis Health System.
Jul 5, 2016
Junk food advertising is too tempting for children
Children describe junk food advertising as 'tempting' and 'addictive', and say they could 'lick the screen', according to a new report from Cancer Research UK published today (Tuesday).
Jul 5, 2016
Extra fat does not act as an insulator
Carrying excess fat does not contribute to a warmer body in obese mice, a new study on the insulating effects of fat finds. The article is published in the American Journal of Physiology—Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Jul 5, 2016