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Chemical in plastic linked to wheezing in childhood

A study of 367 mothers and infants found that prenatal exposure to BPA was associated with an increased risk of wheezing in childhood, particularly among the youngest group. High levels of BPA detected in women at 16 weeks' gestation were linked to wheeze in their offspring, but not after 3 years of age.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 1, 2011

How to raise a child who doesn't bully

New research shows that parents who are involved and communicate effectively with their children are less likely to have kids who bully others. Factors like parental anger and emotional problems in children increase the risk of bullying, while parent-child connection and mental health matter.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 1, 2011
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UK doctors consistently oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide

A systematic review of UK doctors' attitudes towards euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide reveals a significant gap between doctor's views and the public's. The majority of doctors oppose these practices, with religiosity, palliative care, and patient autonomy cited as key factors.

SourceSAGE·JournalPalliative Medicine·DateMar 9, 2011

Fat serves as cells' built-in pH sensor: UBC research

A team of University of British Columbia researchers found that phosphatidic acid, a type of fat present in all cells, serves as a cellular pH sensor. This discovery has important implications for understanding human metabolism and disease.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalScience·DateAug 26, 2010

Exposure to prenatal smoking may lead to psychiatric problems

Adolescents exposed to prenatal smoking are at a higher risk for use of all psychiatric drugs, especially those treating depression, ADHD, and addiction. Smoking exposure during pregnancy may interfere with brain development, leading to increased need for psychotropic medications in childhood and young adulthood.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 4, 2010

Return home from war not always peaceful for young vets

A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that young veterans are at high risk for suicide and violent deaths at home, with 70% of cases being suicides. Mental illness, intimate partner problems, and job issues were common underlying causes.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 3, 2010
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Reading level of Medicaid renewal applications often too high

A recent study found that 92% of Medicaid renewal applications were written at or above the fifth-grade reading level, contributing to gaps in insurance coverage for children. Simplifying these applications may help improve child Medicaid retention and access to better medical care.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 1, 2010

Access to primary care may reduce surgeries among children

New research suggests that areas with more primary care providers have lower rates of ear and throat surgeries in children. The study also found that the availability of surgeons increases the likelihood of children undergoing these procedures.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateMay 1, 2010

Genetic fingerprints identify brain tumors' origins

A new study by Washington University School of Medicine identifies distinct genetic signatures among pilocytic astrocytomas that relate to their brain region origin. This finding has significant implications for understanding the causes of pediatric brain tumors, which are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children.

SourceWashU Medicine·JournalCancer Research·DateFeb 1, 2007

Point well taken

Researchers found that referential gesturing improves identification of targets and reduces verbal cues when participants can see each other. The study published in Psychological Science shows that pointing facilitates the use of verbal descriptions by focusing the audience's gaze on a specific subregion of shared visual space.

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateFeb 17, 2004
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Fish Oils And Heart Disease

The study found that dietary DHA and EPA supplementation significantly influenced heart rate, with improved left ventricular diastolic filling observed in the marine oil groups. The fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids may affect cardiac mechanics in humans.

SourceAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateJul 1, 1998