Toxic Bodies.

Author Nancy Langston talks about the history of the chemical DES and what it could mean for future regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Learning, Mental Stimulation Stimulate BDNF Signaling

UCI.edu – UC Irvine neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind. Using a novel visualization...

Ritalin Increases Learning Speed, Brain Plasticity

UCSF.edu – Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning. In animal research, the scientists showed for the first time...

Phthalates Exposure May Double Breast Cancer Risk … Or Not.

Researchers conducting a study of phthalate exposure and breast cancer among Mexican women reported that metabolites of one type of phthalate are associated with at least twice the risk of breast cancer, while other types appear to lower risk.

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells

Name of Product: Bicycle Bells Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles

Name of product: DayNa Decker Botanika Candles Units: About 6,000 Manufacturer: Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad And Loft Office Chairs Sold Exclusively At Cost Plus/World Market

Name of Product: Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Units: About 4,300 Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Graco Recalls Harmony™ High Chairs

Name of Product: Graco Harmony™ High Chairs Units: About 1.2 million Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Acupuncture Reduces Depression During Pregnancy

Med.Stanford.edu – Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. The study authors, led by Rachel Manber,...

Regular Exercise Lessens Anxiety By 20 Percent

UGA.edu – The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new University of...