If pregnant women take significant amounts of the psychostimulants coffee, nicotine and amphetamine during pregnancy, their children have a higher
Day: December 4, 2019
Early cholesterol treatment lowers heart disease risk
Treating younger people with high cholesterol levels may help reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke in later life,
New screening method identifies potential anticancer compounds that reawaken T cells
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a method for rapidly discovering potential cancer-treating compounds that work by resurrecting anti-tumor activity
Respiration key to increase oxygen in the brain
Contrary to accepted knowledge, blood can bring more oxygen to mice brains when they exercise because the increased respiration packs
Cooking practices during pregnancy may affect hyperactivity in children
In pregnant women, exposure to cooking fumes was related to an increased risk of their children having hyperactivity behaviors at
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have
Probiotic may help treat colic in infants
Probiotics–or “good bacteria”–have been used to treat infant colic with varying success. In a new trial published in the journal Alimentary
Impact of lifestyle behaviors in early childhood on obesity
Adhering to a healthy lifestyle at age 4 years is associated with a decreased risk of overweight, obesity, and abdominal
Which exercise regimen protects bone health in older adults with obesity?
Successful weight loss approaches in older adults with obesity can unfortunately lead to bone loss and an increased risk of
Childhood exposure to smoking linked to hyperactivity and conduct problems
In a recent study, children exposed to smoking in the first 4 years of life were more likely to exhibit
