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Mom’s Obesity Increases Chances of Autism

April 12, 2012

There is another good reason for couples who are family planning to include weight control in their plans. Obesity in pregnancy has been linked to many maternal illnesses, stillbirth and birth deffects, but a recent study links it to autism. The study does not prove mom’s obesity in pregnancy causes autism, but that it increases […]

Exposure To Molds In infancy Can Cause Childhood Asthma

August 24, 2011

According to a recent research study, infants’ exposure to molds play a role in childhood asthma. Researchers analyzed data over 7 years on 176 children. It was an allergy and air pollution study using the environmental relative moldiness index (ERMI). RESULT- According to the report, 31 of the 176 children were asthmatic at age 7. […]

Air Pollution and Asthma: 4 Ways to Stay Safe on ‘Ozone-Alert’ Days – US News and World Report

June 14, 2010

Air Pollution and Asthma: 4 Ways to Stay Safe on ‘Ozone-Alert’ Days – US News and World Report. Here are the four ways advised the report: Try to stay indoors on ozone alert day Keep medication on hand Stay hydrated Consider using an allergy face mask when doing outdoor work Read their report above for more […]

Have You Got Unexplained Pain?

June 5, 2010

If you’ve got chronic pain that cannot be explained, it can be because of fibromyalgia, but it can be one of many other health problems. A new series of questions using cognitive function can lead to accurately diagnosing fibromyalgia. Have Unexplained Pain? These Questions Could Lead to a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis – US News and World […]

Avoiding Dairy Products Due To Lactose Intolerance May Be Unnecessary

March 6, 2010

People who believe that they have an intolerance to lactose are warned about going overboard by avoiding dairy products altogether. According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, eliminating dairy products could impact on diet and health and it may not be necessary at all. Researchers examined findings on lactose intolerance and strategies to manage […]

Allergy To Peanuts May Be Cured By Peanuts

February 27, 2010

Children who are allergic to peanuts may find a cure in peanuts themselves. A previous pilot study showed that 21 out of 23 kids were effectively desensetized to peanuts by giving then increasing small doses of peanuts. A new study is on the way with 104 British children aged 7-17 who are suffering from peanut […]

Study Finds 1:3 People Likely To Get Asthma

February 19, 2010

According to a recent study 1:3 people can expect to develop asthma at some point in their lives. Researchers examined the medical histories of 9, 041, 085 patients over a 16 year period. Data was collected between 1991 and 2007. They found that the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with asthma is 33.9%. It is […]

Lead And Asbestos Risk Factors For ADHD

November 30, 2009

Children’s exposure to lead and their mothers’ exposure to tobacco during pregnancy are associated with ADHD in children. In over 1/3 of cases in children 8-15 years , ADHD could have been reduced or eliminated if they weren’t exposed to lead or their mothers to tobacco. Researchers analysed data on 2,588 children from 8-15 years, between 2001 and 2004. […]

Antidepressant Drug For Autism Failed

June 8, 2009

According to a recent study Celexa a known anti -depressant drug used to treat autism failed a study. Researchers studied 149 autistic children age 2-17. They were given either 20mg of celexa for 12 weeks or a placebo. Symptoms during treatment were assessed and rated on a score of 1-7, ( 7 being the most […]

Premature Birth Linked To Autism

February 4, 2009

According to a report released last week , children of premature birth are 2-3 times as likely to demonstrate characteristics of autism than normal births. Researchers followed 988 US children born at least 3 months prematurely. At age 2 the children were evaluated using a specific screening method- a checklist of about 28 behaviours. Result: […]