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Pregnant women with symptoms of depression are at increased risk for premature delivery, found a new study by researchers from Kaiser Permanente8217;s research division. The report, published in Human Reproduction, used a 20-question depression scale to interview 791 women early in their pregnancies. On a scale of 60, the scientists found that compared with those who scored below 16, those with a score of 16 to 21 had a 60 per cent increased risk of delivering prematurely. Women who scored 22 or more had more than twice the risk.

Zero To 20

Surfing violent websites tied to irregular behaviour

Young people exposed to violent media are more likely to lash out violently themselves, new research published in Pediatrics indicates. Researchers from Internet Solutions for Kids in Santa Ana say that reduction in youths8217; exposure to violent media should be viewed as an important aspect of violence prevention. Youths who said that 8220;many, most or all8221; of the websites they frequented featured violent activities were five-times more likely to engage in seriously violent behaviour. The odds also rose with the types of violent media a young person used. But the effect of violence in television, movies, music, games or Internet cartoons was far less than that of Internet violence depicting real people.

20 To 50

Children imitate parents8217; diets from an early age

Parents who want kids to eat their vegetables need to take a hard look at their own eating habits, say researchers from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. Children who stocked up on sweets, sugary drinks and salty snacks generally had parents whose grocery list featured such items. Similarly, children with the healthiest shopping habits seemed to be following their parents8217; lead as well. The findings, published in the Archives of Pediatrics 038; Adolescent Medicine, suggest that even very young children do not indiscriminately reach for candy . Instead, they form food preferences based on their parents8217; shopping preferences.

Above 50

Reduce your risk of Alzheimer8217;s or Parkinson8217;s

Diet, stress, exercise and exposure to chemicals may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer8217;s or Parkinson8217;s diseases, a new report by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Science and Environmental Health Network indicates. The key to reducing your risk seems to be in leading a nutrition-conscious, active lifestyle. Some more tips: Avoid saturated and trans fats and fill your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables. Get plenty of Omega-3s from fish, but limit consumption of fish that tend to be high in mercury. Go ahead, have a glass 8212; red wine as well as green tea has important antioxidants. Caffeine may also reduce the risk.