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Mom’s Pollen Exposure Linked to Child’s Asthma

A woman’s exposure to high pollen levels in late pregnancy increases the risk of early asthma in the child.

This is according to a new study from Sweden’s Umeå University.

Binge Drinking Leads to Many Health Problems for Women

According to a new Vital Signs report, more than 14 million U.S. women binge drink about 3 times a month, and consume an average of 6 drinks per binge. Continue reading »

Low Omega 3s Linked to Postpartum Depression

Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review led by Gabriel Shapiro of the University of Montreal and the Research Centre at the Sainte-Justine Mother and Child Hospital. Continue reading »

Childhood Obesity Linked to Air Pollution

Overall, 17% of children in the United States are obese, but in inner-city neighborhoods, the rate of childhood obesity is as high as 25%.

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have found Continue reading »

Can Antioxidants Increase Fertility?

A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidants may have significant value in addressing infertility issues in both women and men, including erectile dysfunction.