Living with a smoker hard on tiny infants
Infants born at very low birth weights are at increased risk of lung ailments in the first 12 months of life, and a new study suggests that modifiable indoor respiratory triggers, namely exposure to cigarette smoke and pests in the home, may be at least partly to blame.
Preschool Lunch Doesn’t Always Pack Nutritious Punch
When parents pack their preschoolers’ lunches, they may be sacrificing nutrition by giving the children food they like.
Newly-Discovered Genetic Mutations Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity, Says Study
Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these variants could be responsible for up to 50% of cases of severe obesity.
More Recalls In Salmonella Outbreak
The company that sells Little Debbie snacks announced a recall Sunday of peanut butter crackers because of a potential link to a deadly salmonella outbreak.
UK firm to launch pioneering stem cell trial
A British biotechnology company, working with a team of doctors in Scotland, is to launch a pioneering clinical trial to assess whether stem cell therapy can help patients left disabled by stroke.
Better skin from the beauty aisle
In a windowless room, 49 barefaced women sit quietly as their skin is pinched, poked, and examined by technicians. They’re then photographed with a special skin-evaluating camera. It’s not exactly a glamorous scene.
‘Concrete’ Ways to Beat Procrastination
Go ahead, do it. Don’t wait. It won’t get easier. There won’t be a better time. So start. Right now. Just stop procrastinating, already!
Chances are you’ve given yourself such admonitions many times, and chances are also good you will again, concludes an international team of psychologists.
‘Needless’ birth induction fears
Concerns have been raised about pregnant women being induced “unnecessarily”, after a Scottish audit of 17,000 births.
In more than a quarter of cases, researchers could not find a medical or other explanation for the procedure.
‘Body double’ aids stroke victims
A virtual “body double” system has been developed to help people regain movement after a stroke by highlighting the muscles they are using.
Key To A Healthy Lifestyle Is In The Mind
The main factors influencing the amount of physical exercise people carry out are their self-perceived ability and the extent of their desire to exercise. A study of 5167 Canadians has shown that psychological concerns are the most important barriers to an active lifestyle.
