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Compared to not wearing makeup, daily makeup use during the first and third trimesters was associated with a 14% increase in PFAS levels in plasma and a 17% increase in breast milk.

Cut Back On Makeup During Pregnancy, Lactation: Study Links Increased Use To Harmful PFAS

The study warns that increased use of personal care products during pregnancy and nursing is linked to higher levels of harmful chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood plasma and breast milk.

The researchers also noted that the people who benefited most were those with obesity and low vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults With Obesity; Study Finds

Researchers now suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, simple way to lower blood pressure levels in elderly adults with obesity.

Getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.

Study Identifies Best Time To Get RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy

Researchers of a recent study found that getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.

Regular Bedtime More Important Than Sleep Quality, Duration For Kid's Behavior: Study

Children with consistent sleep schedules have better control of their emotions and behavior when they work with others or while they are under situations of stress, the study revealed.

After an average of three years, stroke survivors taking either GLP-1 or SGLT2 experienced a 74% lower risk of death and an 84% lower risk of heart attack.

Weight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk Of Subsequent Heart Attacks, Strokes In Stroke Survivors: Study

Researchers have now found that certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications could be lifesavers for stroke survivors, slashing their risk of future heart attacks, strokes, and even death.

The study suggests that managing the BMI during the childhood at optimal levels can reduce the issues in lung function later in life.

Childhood BMI Linked To Lung Function Later; Low And High Values Harmful: Says Study

Researchers found that both high and low BMI values during the critical years of lung development can have lasting harmful effects.

Since it is an observational study, it cannot directly establish a causal relationship between women’s non-fermented milk intake and IHD.

Milk Intake May Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women; Yogurt Healthier Alternative: Says Study

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

Researchers found that individuals with excessive daytime sleepiness and a lack of enthusiasm were more than three times as likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome compared to those without these sleep-related issues.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness In Elderly Might Be Linked To Pre-Dementia Syndrome

A recent study revealed that elderly adults who have excessive daytime sleepiness are at risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome that can lead to dementia.

Researchers found that children have greater bone mineral density at age 7 when their mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy.

Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked To Better Bone Health In Children At Age 7: Study

Researchers found that children have greater bone mineral density at age 7 when expectant mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy.

Engaging in early and late evening activity could cut the risk of bowel cancer by 11%, the study revealed.

Best Time To Exercise? Study Finds Two Key Times To Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

According to new research, getting active at two specific times of day may significantly lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

Even subtle changes in the amount of sleep can affect the components of your mental well-being, according to the latest study.

Sleep An Extra 46 Minutes: Study Links It to Improved Well-Being, Positive Behavioral Traits

Researchers have found that sleeping an additional 46 minutes is linked to improved well-being and positive traits such as gratitude, flourishing, resilience, and prosocial behaviors.

While being overweight and having gestational diabetes typically increases the risk of giving birth to larger babies, researchers noted that women with PCOS, who often have higher BMIs, face the opposite outcome.

Pregnant Mothers With Obesity And PCOS At Higher Risk Of Having Smaller Babies: Study

On average, babies born to mothers with PCOS faced a higher risk of growth restriction, and the effects were more pronounced in mothers who were obese.

The study revealed that a dairy-based high-protein diet is most effective for promoting fullness and boosting concentration compared to a carb-rich meal or skipping breakfast entirely.

Study Reveals Breakfast Item That May Boost Focus And Keep You Full

The researchers found that a dairy-based high-protein diet is most effective for promoting fullness and boosting concentration compared to a carb-rich meal or skipping breakfast entirely.

The study noted that those who exercised at recommended levels also faced a

Prolonged Sitting Accelerates Aging: Walk After Work May Not Fix It, Says Study

Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise may not be sufficient to reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time.