Archive for June 3rd, 2008
Increased C-Sections & Pre-Mature Babies
A new study conducted by the March of Dimes and the CDC have shown that the statistics of the dramatic increase in c-section delivery and pre-mature babies are directly related. One in eight babies is delivered prematurely within the USA every year and one in three of these babies are delivered by c-section. This study [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 under c-section delivery.
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Exposure to Pesticides & Men’s Cancer Risks
A study published in the April issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that men who were frequently exposed to the one very popular pesticide DDT, are at a higher risk for the most common form of testicular cancer. The scientists within this study found that men with a higher level of [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 under Cancer.
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Dangers of Children’s Cold Medications
Children under the age of 2 years old are at a higher risk when it comes to side effects and even dangers related to cough and cold medications, which can be found over the counter today. This is becoming so common that the FDA has advised parents not to give their children of this age [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 under Cold Medications, Cough Medicine.
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Walk to Lower Blood Pressure
A study conducted in Korea was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in May 2008 showing their findings and benefits of walking in connection with high blood pressure. This study found that walking only 40 minutes a day can greatly lower high blood pressure for anyone suffering from hypertension. [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 under High Blood Pressure, Walking.
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