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Babies absorb phthalates from baby products

A new study has found that baby products may be very dangerous to the babies. These products like baby lotion, baby powder, and baby shampoo may contain harmful chemicals known as phthalates. Using these products may be harmful to your baby.

The problems may be developmental and reproductive toxicity as well as health changes.

Phthalates are used in various consumer products. It helps in making plastics flexible. It also stabilizes fragrances. It is found in several products like toys, medical equipment and personal care products.

The research group studied 163 infants of age 2 to 28 months. It studied nine different phthalate […] Continue Reading…

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HPV causing more oral cancer in men

The HPV virus that causes cervical cancer in women is the cause of oral cancer in man. According to a recent study, this virus is becoming a main cause of oral cancer. The number of cancer incidents due to HPV virus is increasing more than those because of tobacco and alcohol.

Right now, there is a vaccine available for the girls and young women. This is the only available vaccine against HPV. The producer of this vaccine, Merck & Co. is planning to offer it to boys also.

Vaccination of men will help to prevent the spread into women, according to […] Continue Reading…

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Brain on a platter

You can easily correlate food and health, but what about food and brain. Don’t you think, it’s a good motivational tool to make you teenager daughter to eat what is good and healthy. And mind it, it’s not fake, it’s true.

Right food can help you with memory. Eating he right foods can really help you with a better memory. Dietician say that food has straight correlation with brain and memory.

Stress creates problem with nutrient absorption. So even if you eat a balanced diet you may not be sure to get the correct nutrients.  A poor diet can hamper with […] Continue Reading…

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Young Women- Go for Digital Mammogram

If you are a young woman and want to for a breast cancer test, then you better go for a Digital mammography instead of a traditional film mammography. Digital mammography is better in finding out the problem. If you have a dense breast, then also digital mammography is a better option.

A recent study by U.S. researcher revealed the fact. Digital mammography can find it early and can show the signs better than traditional one. The study was done among 49,528 women.

The situations when you should go for a Digital mammography -

If you are young. If you are under 50 […] Continue Reading…

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