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Pesticides Increase Leukemia Risk in Newborns
Pregnant women exposed to household pesticides may increase the risk of their children developing leukemia, according to a recent study conducted in France.
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Breast-Feeding Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes
The study suggests that breast-feeding can reduce the risk for incident type 2 diabetes, particularly among Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites.
Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Babies Doubles Asthma Risk
If babies are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as paint, household chemicals, and carpentry, this risk is more than 4-fold higher.
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Pesticides Increase Leukemia Risk in Newborns
Pregnant women exposed to household pesticides may increase the risk of their children developing leukemia, according to a recent study conducted in France.
Breast-Feeding Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes
The study suggests that breast-feeding can reduce the risk for incident type 2 diabetes, particularly among Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites.
Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Babies Doubles Asthma Risk
If babies are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as paint, household chemicals, and carpentry, this risk is more than 4-fold higher.
Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
A concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumors in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
03 Mar, 2008
Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
A concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumors in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Vitamin Supplements May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
Vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, according to a study of more than 77,000 vitamin users. In fact, some supplements may even increase the risk of developing it.
07 Feb, 2008
Infectious Diseases Hospitalize More than a Quarter Million Infants
Despite advances in public health, childhood infectious diseases continue to be a major health problem in the United States.
Vitamin D Joins Fight Against Cancer
It sounds too good to be true … a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
04 Feb, 2008
Folic Acid May Prevent Premature Birth
The March of Dimes recommends that women take 400 micrograms daily of folic acid before becoming pregnant, and continuing to take folic acid throughout the pregnancy.
Plastic Bottles Are Slowly Killing Our Babies
Heating plastic baby bottles releases of harmful chemical that causes hormonal disbalance and linked to cancer.
12 Sep, 2007
Tangerine Peel Helps Fight Cancer
A compound contained in tangerine peel, Salvestrol Q40, destroys human cancer cells.
29 Aug, 2007
Dental Materials: Back to Nature
Dental researchers are developing materials that are biologically closer to natural tooth composition, according to a leading dental materials researcher.
Antibiotics Get Boost from Natural Compound
More and more common antibiotics are losing their effectiveness because they are used too often, allowing bacteria to develop resistance to the drugs.
Get Your Dose of Vitamin D from Sunshine, Diet or Supplements
Have you had your recommended dose of sunshine? Vitamin D, called the sunshine vitamin, is critical to the development of healthy bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis. Natural sunlight helps your body produce vitamin D.
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Pesticides Increase Leukemia Risk in Newborns
Breast-Feeding Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes
Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Babies Doubles Asthma Risk
Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
Vitamin Supplements May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
Clear Skin: Organic Action Plan for Acne
Low-Fat Diets More Likely to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Than Low-Carb Diets
Really Green by Debra Lynn Dadd
Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma
Awakening Beauty, the Dr. Hauschka Way by Susan West Kurz
New York's Limousine Fleet to Go Green
The Organic Cook's Bible by Jeff Cox
Ecoterror Suspect Extradited from Canada
Organic Reads: To Buy or Not to Buy Organic by Cindy Burke
Infectious Diseases Hospitalize More than a Quarter Million Infants
Children May Have Cholesterol Problems, Too
Vitamin D Joins Fight Against Cancer
Smoking Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Death by Sushi: High Levels of Mercury Found in Fresh Tuna
Folic Acid May Prevent Premature Birth