Australian researchers have laid to rest a longstanding controversy: is the womb sterile? They carefully collected amniotic fluid samples from
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In utero ultrafine particle exposure tied to asthma in offspring
(HealthDay)—Exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs;
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Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure
Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand smoke than previously reported,
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Prenatal Nitric Oxide Exposure Linked to Higher Risk for Autism
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 — Prenatal exposure to nitric oxide (NO) is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum
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Carbon monoxide exposure in homes is a risk – here’s how to protect yourself
Winter is a good time to remind ourselves of the potential risk of carbon monoxide exposure from faulty or unflued
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Your exposure to air pollution could be much higher than your neighbour’s – here’s why
Each year, tens of thousands of people in the UK die early due to air pollution, which is linked to
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Fetal exposure to moderate/high caffeine levels linked to excess childhood weight gain
Exposure to moderate to high caffeine levels while in the womb is linked to excess weight gain in early childhood,
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Workplace noise exposure affects cardiovascular risk factors
(HealthDay)—Hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and hearing difficulty are more prevalent among noise-exposed workers, according to a study published online March 14
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Food allergy is linked to skin exposure and genetics
Infant and childhood food allergy, whose cause has long been a mystery, has now been linked to a mix of
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