Showing posts with label Childhood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Childhood. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity

Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity


Pregnant women are advised to take folic acid to prevent birth defects. It may also lower the risk of obesity in their offspring.


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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Frequent Moves During Childhood May Be Bad for Health

Frequent Moves During Childhood May Be Bad for Health


The more times a child moved before age 15, the greater the risk of suicides, mental illness and premature death.


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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Carl Erskine Helps Honor a Childhood Friend

Carl Erskine Helps Honor a Childhood Friend


Erskine, a Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, wanted to see Johnny Wilson, a great athlete often met with rejection, properly honored in his hometown.


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Monday, October 19, 2015

The (very few) upsides to childhood illnesses

The (very few) upsides to childhood illnesses













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Monday, September 21, 2015

Pesticides Tied to Childhood Cancers

Pesticides Tied to Childhood Cancers


Childhood exposure to flea and tick products and other indoor insecticides is associated with an increased risk for leukemia and lymphoma, a new study has found


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Monday, September 14, 2015

Report: Pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancer, lower IQ

Report: Pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancer, lower IQ













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