Medical Research

The fetal membranes create a protein called fetal fibronectin (fFN), which is found in pregnant women’s cervicovaginal fluid. Preterm labor may be a possibility given the presence of fFN in this fluid. There is some disagreement, though, over whether blood can affect fFN levels and, consequently, the precision of fFN testing. According to studies, blood … Read more

Does bed rest prevent preterm labor? There is no evidence that long-term bed rest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. Studies have shown that strict bed rest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. Strict bed rest is no longer used to prevent … Read more

Are popsicles good for fever? When your child is sick, don’t feel guilty about feeding them fruit popsicles. Iced popsicles can cool down your child’s temperature from the inside and hydrate them at the same time. Read more on www.klayschools.com Particularly in the sweltering summer months, popsicles are a widely consumed frozen delicacy. But did … Read more