Under-nutrition and malnutrition in pregnancy period are the major problems in Bangladesh that threaten the health of both mother and their babies. Maintaining proper nutrition during pregnancy is specially considered to be of importance for the high prevalence of low birth weight, fetal growth retardation and perinatal death (death around birth period). Experts identified limited access to high quality foods, traditional food habits, food taboos and limited knowledge as the factors Read the full story

CHICAGO– Shower heads can deliver a face full of dangerous pathogens, according to a study published Monday which found them to be ideal breeding grounds for bacteria.
US researchers analyzed 50 shower heads from nine different cities and found 30 percent harbored significant levels of a pathogen linked to lung disease called mycobacterium avium.
While the pathogen is common in municipal water systems, the levels found clinging to shower heads in slimy “biofilms” were more than 100 times higher than the “background” levels in the Read the full story

SYDNEY : People mourning the loss of a loved one are six times more likely to suffer cardiac arrest, potential proof that you can indeed die of a broken heart, Australian researchers said Tuesday.
According to a Heart Foundation study of the physical changes suffered immediately after a profound loss, grieving people were at significantly higher risk of heart problems, said lead researcher Read the full story

When it comes to female orgasms, it is the size of the penis, and not the duration of foreplay, that increases the likelihood of fulfilling women’s sexual fantasies, suggests a new study.
Lead researcher Stuart Brody, from the University of the West of Scotland, focused on the number of factors that contributed to the regularity of vaginal orgasms.
The researchers described a vaginal orgasm as an “orgasm produced simply from movements of the penis in [the] vagina without any additional Read the full story

Talking to an attractive woman really can make a man lose his mind, according to a new study.
The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.
Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or Read the full story

Do you drink enough water, at least 8 glasses a day? If not, then read below and find out the top five health reasons for drinking water.
Water is nature’s most treasured gift that sustains life. A major part of human’s body is composed of water and it is an extremely important component for sustenance of life.
You can probably survive without food, but definitely not without water. Drinking water helps in eradicating a number of health problems. Given below are the major health benefits you can achieve by simply drinking water.
Water helps in naturally detoxifying your body. Drinking plenty of water helps in removing toxins and waste from the body and thus helps in keeping you healthy and Read the full story

For many of us our busy lives are ruled by convenience and this causes us to eat unhealthy foods too often, and skip some really great foods that are also great for us.
Below you will find a list of ten foods you should be eating and reasons why.
Healthy Food #1 – Papaya
Papaya seems too big for most westerners to buy because in most stores it is not cut into manageable pieces, an because the exterior is not very appealing. But it tastes great and of all the fruits it has the highest ratio of proteins to fats and calories. It has good fiber and is high in vitamin A.
Healthy Food #2 – Spinach
Popeye had it right – spinach is a great source of just about everything – all the B vitamins, folate for Read the full story

WASHINGTON : Post-menopausal women who take combined hormone replacement therapy for at least five years double their risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published Wednesday.
However, once they stop taking the combination of oestrogen and progestin their risk of cancer falls by at least 28 per cent within one year, said the researchers at Stanford University in California.
“This is very strong evidence that oestrogen plus progestin causes breast cancer,” said Marcia Stefanick, co-author of the study that appears in the February 5 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
“You start women on hormones and Read the full story

How often do you complain of pain and discomfort while applying pressure on your heel? Heel pain is a very common complaint often experienced by many. However, despite a plethora of treatments available for this problem, it is imperative to first recognize the underlying cause of the problem as heel pain can be caused by a number of factors. Given below are such possible reasons for heel pain and the ways to treat it.
The most common condition that leads to heel pain is that of Plantar Fasciitis. It is usually characterized by pain on the bottom of heel, pain which worsens upon arising, and pain which increases over a Read the full story

We all know that regular exercising is very important for achieving a great body. But it’s equally true that demands of our professional and personal life makes it real tough for us to remain consistent with your workout sessions. Well, if you are also suffering from the same condition, then here are some ways that will definitely help you to get most of your exercising sessions, just read them below:

A warm-up forms an important ingredient in achieving a great fitness workout. It prepares the body for a strenuous activity of your daily exercising schedule. This warming up session helps your muscles to perform in a much better way when exercising, plus also makes you less vulnerable to injuries. A simple warm-up can be 10 minutes walk too for raising your body’s core temperature.

Just like a good warm-up that is done before your workout, a cool-down session too have an equal importance. Make sure to leave the last 10 minutes of your workout for a cool-down Read the full story