Women exposed to PFCs have obese babies
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) Pregnant women who are exposed to common environmental chemicals, especially polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs), have smaller babies at birth but larger at 20 months, according to an ... Read more...
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Depression linked to heart disease risk
November 13th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 13 (IANS) Depression among young adults can have an unwanted spinoff -- it could elevate their chances of dying from heart disease.Depression or a history of suicide attempts ... Read more...
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Antidepressant use linked to thicker arteries
April 3rd, 2011 - 11:30 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): In a study of twin veterans, antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke.Depression can heighten the risk ... Read more...
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Black girls using marijuana prone to riskier sex, higher STD rate
August 6th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , Aug 6 (ANI): Black girls who use marijuana are more likely to get involved in risky sexual acts and contract sexually transmitted diseases, reveals a new study.Conducted by Emory ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
African-American girls addicted to marijuana have riskier sex
August 6th, 2008 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) African-American girls using marijuana are more likely to engage in risky sexual acts and contract sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study. Emory University researchers analysed marijuana ... Read more...
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Early-life nutrition may be linked to adult intellectual functioning
July 8th, 2008 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): A new study has shown that adults who had improved nutrition in early childhood may score better on intellectual tests, regardless of the number of years they ... Read more...
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Vitamin D and calcium affect cell death in the colon: Study
April 14th, 2008 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A new study from Emory University has revealed that Vitamin D and calcium supplements may influence cell death in colon.Previous studies had shown that calcium and vitamin ... Read more...
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