A pilot study conducted in the US found that young boys whose mother's urine when they were in the womb contained higher levels of two phthalates, common chemicals present in PVC used in food packaging and storing, were less likely to engage in play fighting and play with masculine toys such as trucks.
Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
Posted by mamie 7 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests
Genes Linked To 'Pot' Belly
Posted by mittan 16 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity
Two U.S. deaths may be linked to bad beef (Reuters)
Posted by glenna533 17 days ago (http://us.rd.yahoo.com)
Reuters - An outbreak of food-borne illness, linked to dangerous bacteria in ground beef, sickened 28 people and may have caused two deaths in the U.S. Northeast, health officials said on Monday.
Researchers in Australia have identified a link between allergic asthma in 3 to 5 year-old children and exposure to folic acid that their birth mothers took as supplements during late pregnancy. They said the timing of when folic acid is taken in pregnancy might be important.
Red, processed meats linked to prostate cancer (Reuters)
Posted by glenna533 17 days ago (http://us.rd.yahoo.com)
Reuters - Men who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer than those who limit such foods, a large study of U.S. men suggests.
Source: American College of Rheumatology Related MedlinePlus Topics: Gum Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus Linked to Heart Disease
Posted by mittan 22 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Lupus
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