People who use marijuana before driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a car crash as those not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a Canadian analysis of previous studies. Experts at Dalhousie University in Canada reviewed nine studies of more than 49,000 people involved in accidents on public roads involving one or more motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.... 

Choosing the perfect massage oil is very important for your baby’s comfort Keeping your baby’s skin moist is very important. During the first couple of months after the baby is born, regular oil massages and bathing are crucial. Usually, a masseur for babies is assigned the task in Indian households. However, giving gentle oil massage and bathing one’s own baby lets a mother get closer... 

Breastfeeding is the first step in motherhood and can be overwhelming because you want everything to go just right. While your doctor and well-wishers will give you tons of advice on what to do and what not to do, you can never be sure of anything until, of course, you actually start breastfeeding. Here are some simple tips that will help you breastfeed effectively and for as long as your child demands... 

To lead a quality life you need to be energetic and happy. There are magic foods that can help you when clubed in a trio 3. Foods to boost energy Whether you are heading out for an exercise session or suffering from a mid-afternoon slump, there are times when we all need energy boost. Here are three instant pick-me-up foods. Oats If you’re feeling worn out, weak or unable to concentrate, you... 

EATING for two when pregnant may make an unborn child obese, researchers warn. And it could trigger a permanent change in the child’s genetic make-up, spawning multiple generations of overweight people. “A baby exposed to poor [nutrition] passes that on when she becomes pregnant and has her own children. It’s a whole intergenerational thing,” Paul Zimmet, the director of international... 

Muscle fitness drives super athleticism, especially when their cells efficiently utilise sugar as a fuel source, a study reveals. Conversely, exercising improves the muscle’s ability to take up sugar from the bloodstream and burn it for energy. On the flip side, conditions that reduce physical activity, such as obesity or chronic disease, reduce the muscle’s capacity to burn sugar. A new... 

Infertile men may soon be able to father their own children rather than using donor sperm, thanks to researchers in Germany and Israel who have grown mouse sperm from a few cells in a laboratory dish. For the first time, a team headed by Professor Stefan Schlatt, at Muenster University in Germany, were able to grow sperm by using germ cells. These are the cells in testicles that are responsible for... 

The breast milk of about 10,000 mothers residing in Fukushima Prefecture, home to the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, will be tested for radioactive contamination, prefectural officials said Thursday. Details of the test, which is available to any mother, have yet to worked out, including how and when it will be given. The cost, likely about ¥50,000 per person, is expected to be covered... 

Low level of Vitamin D, which is more rampant in obese children, may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance in kids, a new study has suggested. High rates of vitamin D deficiency have been found in obese populations and past studies have linked low vitamin D levels to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The mechanisms by which obesity and its comorbidities are related to... 

Experts in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have claimed that it has helped in the recovery of at least 17,000 HIV carriers and AIDS patients in China since 2004. Speaking on the eve of World AIDS Day, which is observed on December 1, Wang Jian, deputy director of the TCM Center for AIDS Prevention and Treatment with the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said: “TCM performs...