AFP – Women who take folic acid supplements during the later months of pregnancy may be increasing their baby’s risk of developing asthma, according to a newly released Australian study.
AFP – Natalya Lepyoshkina smiled as she fed her three-week-old “children” a meal of warm cow’s blood, rinsed them off with water and poured them into an array of glass jars.
Reuters – Dutch Philips Electronics is betting it can help doctors monitor patients remotely to keep an aging population healthier and battle rising medical costs.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) — Taking antibiotics during pregnancy
does not raise the risk for most birth defects, though there are some
exceptions, new research has found.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) — If you want to lose weight,
exercise and diet are crucial. But a new study says other factors appear
to play a role, too — including the number of TVs in your house and the
presence of exercise equipment.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — It’s important to pay attention to changes in
your nails, as they can indicate an underlying health problem.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — A food allergy — commonly to edibles such as
shellfish, nuts, wheat, eggs or milk — often has telltale warning
signs.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) — Experts have long known that
“low-tar” and “light” cigarettes aren’t any healthier than regular
cigarettes, and new research suggests they have another drawback: People
who switch to them are less likely to quit, even those who switch
specifically because they want to stop smoking.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com: