Health News Archives
Environment
Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability
FDA Faulted for Stance on Chemical in Plastics BPA widely used in baby bottles, food containers; has been linked to diabetes, heart disease
Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
Disinfectants Can Boost Bacterias Resistance to Treatment Misuse of chemicals contributes to hospital-acquired infections, study says
Hormones May Be to Blame for Womens Cavity Rates Reproductive pressures, dietary preferences all contribute, anthropologist suggests
Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds
Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy Low-cost therapy reduces threat of transfer from mother's bones to fetus or nursing infant
Plastic Chemical Tied to Heart Disease and Diabetes Bisphenol A previously associated with developmental problems in fetuses
Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches CDC offers tips to ride out dangerous storms -- before and after they hit
Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed
|