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Applying Lotions to Babies May Trigger Food Allergies

Moisturizing a baby's skin may expose them to food allergies.

Researchers in London have discovered the more a baby's skin is exposed to lotion the more likely they are to develop a food allergy.

, March 08, 2021


Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Antibiotics Use

The use of antibiotics could lead to health issues down the road for patients.

Researchers in Sweden and the U.S. have found the use of antibiotics, especially those with broad spectrum microbial coverage, is associated with an increased risk for new-onset inflammatory bowel disease and its subtypes, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

, September 14, 2020


Accidental Discovery Cures Parkinson’s Disease in Mice

Findings could bring hope to many with neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers found by silencing a particular protein that affects gene expression they were able to regenerate brain cells and reverse Parkinson’s disease in mice.

, July 13, 2020


Miscarriage Tied to Commonly Used Chemicals

A hidden danger may increase the likelihood of miscarriage in women.

Data suggests exposure to synthetic chemicals commonly used in food packaging and elsewhere may increase a woman’s risk for miscarriage in the second trimester.

, May 04, 2020


A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

Pregnant women should be aware of what's in the makeup they are applying for the sake of their unborn child.

Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

, February 24, 2020


Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

Soybean oil is the most commonly consumed oil in the U.S. but research indicates it probably should not be eaten.

New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes in the brain.

, February 03, 2020


Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Bloodstream

There is a potential for harm as a result of study findings regarding the absorption of chemicals from sunscreens.

Researchers found the chemicals in sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate higher than the FDA’s established threshold where they can be presumed safe.

, January 27, 2020


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