Birth News - Life Science News RSS FeedsLife Science :: BirthBirth News Stories, Current Birth News Events, Discoveries and Articleshttp://www.brightsurf.com/rss.news.xml?search=Birth Birth News Stories Current Birth News Events, Discoveries and Articles Exposures to metals and diesel emissions in air linked to respiratory symptoms in children Exposure shortly after birth to ambient metals from residential heating oil combustion and particles from diesel emissions are associated with respiratory symptoms in young inner city children. (2009-11-24) Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. (2009-11-20) Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by sequencing only protein-coding regions of genome For the first time, scientists have successfully used a method called exome sequencing to quickly discover a previously unknown gene responsible for a mendelian disorder. (2009-11-20) A glimpse at the Earth's crust deep below the Atlantic Long-term variations in volcanism help explain the birth, evolution and death of striking geological features called oceanic core complexes on the ocean floor, says geologist Dr Bram Murton of the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. (2009-11-13) Fertility procedures need not delay breast cancer treatment for younger women A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that breast cancer patients under 40 years old who undergo fertility preservation do not face a significant delay in the treatment of their disease when their care is coordinated in a timely fashion. (2009-11-13) Playing sport up to the end of pregnancy is healthy for the baby and the mother Contrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the foetus. (2009-11-13) Rapid star formation spotted in 'stellar nurseries' of infant galaxies The Universe's infant galaxies enjoyed rapid growth spurts forming stars like our sun at a rate of up to 50 stars a year, according to scientists at Durham University. (2009-11-11) Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults Three Singapore biomedical institutions have launched a major, long-term study of pregnant mothers and their fetuses as well as infant children to determine just how profoundly environmental factors early in life influence the onset of diseases such as obesity and diabetes in later years. (2009-11-10) Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defect Results of an investigation conducted by University of Nevada, Reno researchers, public health officials and area physicians published this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, indicate that Washoe County experienced a cluster of a particular birth defect, gastroschisis, during the period April 2007 - April 2008. (2009-11-09) Hormone that affects finger length key to social behavior The hormones, called androgens, are important in the development of masculine characteristics such as aggression and strength. (2009-11-05) |
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