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Sep 29, 2016 05:20 AM EDT

Farm Children Are Less Likely To Develop Allergies And Asthma Later In Life, Researchers Claim

The study claims that people who grow up on farms are less likely to develop allergies and asthma in adulthood than those who spend their childhood elsewhere.

Apr 27, 2016 05:26 AM EDT

Exposure to Laundry Detergent Pods May Be More Harmful to Young Kids' Health, Study Reveals

A study has recently found that exposure to detergent pods may be more harmful to children than exposure to traditional laundry detergent.

Jan 25, 2016 02:33 PM EST

Food Advertising And Unhealthy Choices: How Do These Influence Your Child's Eating Habits?

Researchers at the University's Institute of Psychology, Health & Society have found that unhealthy food advertising negatively influences children's food choices-increasing their risk of forming life-long bad habits.

Jan 07, 2016 10:09 PM EST

Genetic Mutation Linked To Increased Risk Of ADHD In Children Exposed To Lead

Children with a particular gene mutation who are exposed to small amounts of lead may be at an increased risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent study.

Dec 04, 2015 09:05 PM EST

Pesticides May Be Hurting Your Child's Lung Capacity

Children who are exposed to agricultural pesticides early in life may deal with impaired lung capacity later on, according to a new study.

Nov 11, 2015 05:05 PM EST

Is Talk Therapy More Affective For Treating SAD?

Days are continuously getting shorter and shorter as winter gets ready to start. But for people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a light therapy may not necessarily be the best approach for treating the problem.

Oct 16, 2015 03:28 PM EDT

Our Ancient Ancestors Didn't Sleep That Much, Just Like Us

These days, most of us are running on few hours of sleep and a whole lot of coffee. But while you might think that our ancient ancestors knew better about getting their rest, think again. New research published in the journal Current Biology shows that we've been restless since the dawn of time.

Sep 28, 2015 06:02 PM EDT

Cigarette Exposure In Early Life Increases Risk Of Behavioral Problems

Children who are exposed to tobacco early in life may be at risked for behavioral problems later in life, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Aug 24, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Nature Helps Older Men Sleep Better

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois found that sleeping in a peaceful environment is particularly important for older men 65 and up sleep, whether this means being close to a park or a sandy beach or an ocean view. And that sort of makes complete sense

Aug 19, 2015 09:38 AM EDT

Hydrocarbons From Jet Fuel Increase Risk Of Brainstem Impairment

Researchers have discovered that regular exposure to hydrocarbons (fuels found in many products, ranging from makeup to cleaning commodities), may contribute to a range of clinical conditions--including exposure to hydrocarbons that could lead to brainstem impairment. In this particular study, resea...

Jul 19, 2015 08:19 PM EDT

Light Exposure Helps Remove Pesky Proteins Via Recyclable Chip

Did you know proteins can be removed from surfaces by simply exposing them to light and a reusable titania template?

Jul 14, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

Male Funeral Directors May Be At An Increased Risk Of ALS From Formaldehyde Exposure

Could funeral directors be more likely to get ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a progressive disorder that slowly kills the nervous system?