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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.
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,...
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...
Triplet births are on the increase, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian scientists said on Wednesday.
Women who had radiation to the abdomen in childhood to treat cancer may experience excessive bleeding after giving birth, new study findings suggest.
Accusations are flying over the latest University of California, Berkeley study on the effects of a widely-used weed killer on amphibian sexuality. And Tyrone Hayes, who conducted the study, believes it is only the tip of the iceberg.
AHA – Physical fitness is associated with better academic scores in young people, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association’s 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism.
“As children’s health continues...
Sahlgrenska.gu.se – There is a link between repeated anesthesia in children and memory impairment, though physical activity can help to form new cells that improve memory, reveals new research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg,...
Boy, that burger looks good enough to eat, huh?
It should. After all, it’s supposed to. It’s a work of art. But it’s not really food.
I know that many of you would claim that no fast food is really food. Bestselling writer Michael Pollan, author...
Missouri.edu – With the obesity rate rising for American adults and children, health concerns such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a frequent reality. Although obesity itself is a major risk factor for disease, most of the threat may...