A mother’s challenges don’t end with birth. In fact, they often become even more difficult after birth. Breastfeeding is very important for your baby, especially during the first six months of life, but it can also be a challenging experience. However, it’s important to know that it has many benefits for the child as well…
Who knew getting back together with an ex would work out so well? Music artists Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their romance in 2023 after a 10-year hiatus, and recently announced a pregnancy and engagement for April 2024. This will be Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s fifth. At 43 and 49, they prove that it’s never…
Singer Neha Bhasin, known for hits like “Asalaam-e-Ishqum” and “Jag Ghumeya,” recently shared her very personal story about her ongoing battle with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). In a candid and emotional confession, Bhasin shares her experience and provides insight into the challenges she has faced and the steps she is…
UCF researcher Debasis Chanda, a professor in the UCF Nanoscience and Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long-wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths, or “colors.” The research was recently published in Nano Letters,a prestigious scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society The findings are the result of a $1.5 million project…
Do we often confuse bleeding with menstruation? Though both involve vaginal bleeding, they represent different processes and can have different effects on a woman’s health. While bleeding is light and occurs separately from your regular menstrual cycle, menstruation involves heavy bleeding over a period of a few days. We spoke to expert Dr Linsel Texeira, Consultant…
Reviewed by Lexi Kohner December 13, 2024 Devasis Chanda, a professor at the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Nanoscience and Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long-wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths, or “colors.” The breakthrough is the result of a $1.5 million project funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for optimal growth and development of your baby’s central nervous system, brain, and eyes, starting from early pregnancy. In addition to supporting growth and development, DHA has also been linked to a reduced risk of premature birth. Research shows that up to 95% of…
Reviewed by Lexi Kohner December 13, 2024 Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a chip-scale, ultra-low linewidth laser that matches or exceeds the performance of larger, more expensive desktop systems. Using rubidium atoms as a reference, the laser provides excellent stability and low noise, making it ideal for applications such as…
Pregnant women already know that carrying and nurturing a baby is hard work, and anyone who has given birth knows that the energy drain is real, and that it’s not just your uterus that’s working, your whole body feels it. Now, there’s new research showing just how much energy it takes to give birth to…
Lauren R. Graham, professor emeritus of the history of science at MIT for nearly 30 years, passed away on December 15, 2024 at the age of 91. Graham earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University in 1955, the same year that his classmate and acquaintance, future NASA astronaut and moon walker…
