C-sections linked to child obesity

ShareHealthNews - More Babies born via Caesarean section grow into children and teens weight than those delivered vaginally, according to a new study of more than 10,000 British babies. Eleven-year-olds delivered by C-section, for example, were 83 percent more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers born vaginally after other relevant factors - such as their mother's weight and how long they were breastfed - brought to account.This...

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Diners badly underestimated the calories in fast food

Many visitors who ingest far more calories in fast foods than they realize them, a new study suggests. Teens underestimate the calories in fast foods by 34%, the parents of school-age children by 23%, adults 20%, says lead researcher Jason Block of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.Block and colleagues surveyed about 3,400 adults, teens and parents of school-age children who visited 89 fast food restaurants,...

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Experts consider the findings of H7N9 bird market, assess the rapid test

Chinese officials are wrapping birds sampled part of an investigation into the novel H7N9 bird flu virus, as international experts to consider the effect of live-bird market closure assessing diagnostic tests, and explores candidate vaccine virus. Meanwhile, no human cases have been reported since May 8, keeping the number of cases at 131. No new deaths have been reported since May 15, holding the number to 36.China's agriculture ministry...

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The mystery of why we itch revealed by scientists

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research says the answer is a mixture of commonly held beliefs along with some exciting new research. While it is true that the irritation of the skin, such as rashes or insect landing on us, can trigger itching through nerve cells, the process of how we are made aware of sensations, clinically known as "pruritus," take part in the different parts of the body.Tests on mice, scientists found...

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