Prenatal exposure to pain-relieving drug can impair development of male behavior
We have demonstrated that a reduced level of testosterone means that male characteristics do not develop as they should…
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Chemicals found in detergents, shampoos can cause birth defects
These are often listed on ingredient lists as ADBAC and DDAC respectively, and are valued for their antimicrobial and antistatic properties, as well as their ability to lower surface tension...
Children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to develop arthritis as adults, groundbreaking study claims
Now experts claim there is also an increased risk of developing the disease if a smoker was around second-hand smoke as a child...
Lead found in 20% of baby food samples, especially juices and veggies
The organization's primary focus was on the baby foods because of how detrimental lead can be to child development...
Risk of birth defects increases in correlation with the mother's weight, major study shows
Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institute analysed data on births in that country recorded between 2001 and 2014...
Children exposed to cancer treatment are more likely to have short-term memory: Study
Cognitive functions such as long-term memory and the ability to concentrate remain largely unaffected as they develop before the treatment...
Doctors separated twin girls joined at the head in one of the world’s rarest surgeries
With identical twins, an embryo splits in two early in a pregnancy; but with conjoined twins, the embryo does not separate all the way and the twins remain connected, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center...
Fetuses turn to follow face-like shapes while in the womb
The team tested both patterns on 39 healthy fetuses during the final third of pregnancy, five times each…
Drinking non-cow's milk associated with lower height in children
The study also found that children who drank a combination of cow's milk and non-cow's milk daily were shorter than average…
Can eating eggs help kids' growth?
Other recent research has also found health benefits of egg consumption, with a variety of recent studies suggesting the importance of getting enough vitamin D in the diet, of which eggs are a good source...
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