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Children with asthma are less likely to finish school and to work in non-manual occupations
Science Daily - 16 Sep 2018 21:27
People who suffer with persistent asthma from a young age are more likely to leave school at 16 years old and those who make it to university are more likely to drop out early, according to new research. The research als...
Cord blood clue to respiratory diseases
Science Daily - 16 Sep 2018 21:27
New research has found children born during high pollen months may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.
Daily low-dose aspirin found to have no effect on healthy life span in older people
Science Daily - 16 Sep 2018 21:27
In a clinical trial to determine the effects of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living free of dementia or physical disa...
Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women's Hormones
Neuroscience News - 16 Sep 2018 18:36
Researchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.
How to Feed Global Demand for Seafood--Without Harming the Ocean
Singularity Hub - 16 Sep 2018 17:00
"You really can't justify tuna in Chicago as a source of sustenance." That's according to Dr. Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic Society Explorer who was the first female chief scientist at NOAA. She came to the Good Fo...