Bethesda: Vitamin A is involved in many bodily processes, including vision and skin health, but its role in the heart is unclear. While vitamin A is critical for heart development of embryos—vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy leads to an abnormal heart and prenatal death—studies on vitamin A’s role in heart health have drawn opposite conclusions. 

Almond is the seed of the almond tree which originated in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Adelaide: University of Adelaide researchers have found that men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, to report sleep problems at night, and are also more likely to suffer from sleep apnea.

New York: Lung ultrasound has been shown to be highly effective and safe for diagnosing pneumonia in children and a potential substitute for chest X-ray, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Results are recently published in the medical journal Chest.

As our children grow, so do their teeth. Kids will often experience excitement (and some anxiety) when their first baby tooth begins to wiggle and eventually falls out. But, there’s so much more behind a child’s dental health than anticipating that special gift from the tooth fairy. A Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry expert breaks down the specific timeline of what should happen—and when—to keep your child’s smile healthy and happy.

Washington: Gay, lesbian and bisexual Canadians experience more mood and anxiety disorders than others, and they are more likely to turn to heavy drinking.