If a mother gives birth by Cesarian section on more than one occasion, the long-term effect on babies born in subsequent deliveries will not be significantly worse than if they were delivered vaginally, says research published in PLOS Medicine.
Supplementation with magnesium threonate may improve cognitive function in older individuals with memory and concentration issues, say results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.
A “sizable and growing number” of inpatients are receiving probiotics, according to a survey of 145 US hospitals.
Another study, this time from researchers at the University of Guelph, finds that at very low levels the neonicotinoid pesticide thiamethoxam affects the foraging behavior of bumble bees, changing their floral preferences, hindering their ability to learn and extract nectar and pollen.Study Finds Bee's Pollination Skills Impaired by Pesticides. Beyond Pesticides. March 16, 2016. http://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2016/03/study-finds-bees-pollination-skills-impaired-by-pesticides/
A study of more than 300 college students found heavier technology use was tied to greater risk for anxiety and depression, particularly among those using the devices as a "security blanket" -- to avoid dealing with unpleasant experiences or feelings.
