Millions of youth across the globe returned to school this month after an extended summer break. In our family, we sent one to kindergarten and the other to preschool for the first time, which came with its own set of worries: bus rides, blankies and healthy snacks.
The evidence on schools and risky behavior
September 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Cinnamon to treat diabetes?
September 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
For at least 4,000 years, the human race has prized the use of spice cinnamon in religious rituals and to flavor foods. And in traditional medicine, cinnamon was used to improve circulation, relieve abdominal discomfort and treat infections.
Midwives: Good for moms and babies
September 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In the United States, it’s common for pregnant women to see an obstetrician for prenatal care and to deliver their baby. But in most other parts of the world, it’s primarily midwives – care providers who are often nurses and certified by a national organization – who care for pregnant women.
The Mediterranean diet: Does it really prevent heart disease?
September 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
If you pay attention to diet advice, you’ve probably noticed the recommendation that we should follow a “Mediterranean” diet. The trend began when a well-known study conducted in the 1960s found that people who lived near the Mediterranean Sea were less likely to die from heart disease, most likely due to their diets. But does that evidence hold true today?
The link between media and violence
September 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Each time there is a tragic shooting that makes the headlines, media pundits question whether the violence found in many U.S. movies, TV shows and video games is a contributing factor to real acts of violence.
