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HOW DOES COVID-19 INFECTION AND VACCINATION AFFECT PREGNANCY? Research finds that contracting the disease increases the risk of premature birth and stillbirth when the mother is unvaccinated Efforts to immunize populations against Covid-19 have faced persistent online rumors that vaccination affects fertility or pregnancy. Despite a lack of evidence that jabs reduce the chances of becoming pregnant, increase the risk of miscarriage or cause related forms of harm, misinformation has continued to spread on the web. WHY HAVE THERE BEEN SUGGESTIONS THAT COVID-19 VACCINATION COULD AFFECT PREGNANCY? One factor, said Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading in the UK,...

Eczema symptoms often get worse at night and interrupt or delay sleep. Medications, wet wraps, medicated baths, and other methods can help people with eczema to get a good night’s rest. Eczema, or dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes patches of itchiness, inflammation, swelling, and cracked skin. When eczema flares up at night, the discomfort can make it difficult to get to sleep. Why does eczema flares up at night? Researchers are not sure what causes eczema, but various genetic and environmental factors may be involved. Eczema symptoms may feel worse at night for a few reasons: Due to the body’s sleep and wake cycles, a person’s temperature decreases at night, which can make...

Children and adolescents need at least 9 hours of sleep every night. Sleep problems and a lack of sleep can have negative effects on children's performance in school, during extracurricular activities, and in social relationships. A lack of sleep may cause: · Accidents and injuries · Behavior problems · Impulsive behavior · Mood problems · Memory, concentration, and learning problems · Slower reaction times · Overeating SIGNS OF SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN Talk to your pediatrician if your child shows any of the following signs of a sleep problem: · Snoring · Breathing pauses during sleep · Trouble falling asleep · Problems with sleeping through the night · Teeth grinding · Be...

Wondering how to de-stress at work? Stress from tight deadlines and high stakes can cause us to lose focus. If we let stress get the best of us, it can reduce our unicorn ideas to donkey fodder. But if we address it head on, we can stay productive and happy at work. You can calm your mind and reduce anxiety in a matter of minutes with a handful of proven techniques to reduce stress. Here, 15 ways to de-stress at work instantly. 1. Take a Walk If you sit behind a desk all day, one of the best solutions for stress is going for a short walk. By doing this, your brain will release endorphins that subdue anxiety, increase energy levels and improve mood -- all in just 15 minutes. So the...

You probably have heard about the dangers of smoking. Smoking cigarettes can lead to cancer, stroke, heart disease, lung disease and so forth. Moreover, this bad habit is directly related to a host of dental risks like bad breath, tooth discoloration, gum disease, oral cancer and more. For these reasons, some smokers have turned to electronic cigarettes (or vapes) to consume tobacco. Many people deem e-cigarettes as a generally safer option since they emit fewer toxins than cigarette smoke does. However, this perception has also led to record-breaking numbers of young people who have never smoked before to begin vaping. E-cigarettes are now the most popular tobacco product among children an...