Friday 22 March 2019

Another Study Links Pesticide Exposure, Autism

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The study corroborates and builds on previous work, but it also suggests that not all children who are exposed to the same pesticides will go on to develop autism, one expert noted.



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Raising Children in an Increasingly Electronic World

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Researchers suggest guidelines for how and when parents should use electronic devices when their small children are competing for their time.



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Common Drug Combo Found to Cut Skin Cancer Odds

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A two-ointment combo used to clear crusty skin growths known as actinic keratosis also has been found to greatly reduce the odds for squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the second most common form of skin cancer.



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What Besides Opioids Can Help Post-C-Section Pain?

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Pain after a C-section can be controlled effectively with ibuprofen and acetaminophen, researchers said. For those who do need opioids, a lower dose can work.



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Mailed Home Colon Cancer Tests Boost Screening

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Researchers believe that mailing the screening kits directly to patients, which frames participation as the default, reduced steps in the process, and made it easier for patients to get screened and catch colorectal cancer earlier or even potentially prevent it from occurring.



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