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New Thinking on Risky Pregnancies0
- Consumer Alerts
- July 25, 2013
Many pregnant women have been told to stay in bed to prevent complications or premature birth, but new research suggests that bed rest doesn't help and may actually bring more risks. Studies have found that resting in bed can cause blood clots, muscle atrophy, bone loss, and psychological effects such as stress and depression. Some
READ MOREI’m OK, You’re Needy: Why So Many Demand So Much0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 23, 2013
Has someone you love ever called you needy? Pandora MacLean-Hoover, a licensed independent clinical social worker in Cambridge, MA, claims, “Everyone who is emotionally healthy is able to acknowledge their needs. It’s a positive thing to be able to reach out and ask for help." Yet, many people view asking for support in a
READ MOREKids Watch TV As Parents Do, Not As They Say0
- Home & Family
- July 23, 2013
Do you limit how much television your children can watch, but then let yourself watch as much as you want? “If the parents watch TV in their free time, the kids are being socialized to watch TV in their free time,” says senior research scientist Amy Bleakley, who led a recent study by the Annenberg
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Surgery may not be better for spine fractures0
- Consumer Alerts
- July 22, 2013
Back surgery may not be the best solution to fix fractures, according to a new study by the University of Washington. Spinal augmentation has been shown to relieve pain, but researchers found that those who had the procedure were just as likely to die or experience major complications as those who didn't have the procedure.
READ MOREThe Hidden Threat in Your Workout Gear0
- Consumer Alerts
- July 22, 2013
Do you wear antibacterial workout gear? This type of clothing contains nanoparticles of silver, which help to kill bacteria and fight odor, but you may be exposed to a harmful amount. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that you actually absorb the silver particles through your skin when you
READ MOREGMOs: Researchers debate the safety of genetically modified foods0
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 22, 2013
Do you really know what’s in your food? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used to make crops more resistant to external stressors, but many people are worried about the impact GMOs may have on our health and the environment.
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