Health
Magnesium may protect against hip fractures
Drinking water with a relatively high concentration of magnesium protects against hip fractures, according to results of a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Feb 18, 2014
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Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Psychology & Psychiatry
Gender and genes play an important role in delayed language development
(Medical Xpress)—Boys are at greater risk for delayed language development than girls, according to a new study using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. The researchers also found that reading and writing ...
Feb 17, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How are children affected by maternal anxiety and depression?
Maternal symptoms of anxiety and depression increased the risk of emotional and disruptive problem behaviors in children as early as 18 months of age, according to new research findings from the TOPP study. The risk persisted ...
Oct 24, 2013
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Health
Can environmental contaminants cause lower sperm count?
The amount of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) that mothers had in their blood during pregnancy affected their sons' semen quality at 20 years old. These findings appear in a recent study from Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Lower autism risk with folic acid supplements in pregnancy
Women who took folic acid supplements in early pregnancy almost halved the risk of having a child with autism. Beginning to take folic acid supplements later in pregnancy did not reduce the risk. This is shown in new findings ...
Feb 12, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Vaginal delivery safest option for women with pelvic girdle pain, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Caesarean section increases the risk of persistent pelvic girdle pain after delivery compared with vaginal delivery, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Jan 17, 2013
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Immunology
Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk
Triclosan - an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products - can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children. This comes from the Norwegian Environment and Childhood Asthma Study, ...
Nov 14, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Genes, depression and life satisfaction
(Medical Xpress)—Vulnerability to major depression is linked with how satisfied we are with our lives. This association is largely due to genes.
Oct 25, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Heritability of avoidant and dependent personality disorder traits
(Medical Xpress)—A new twin study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that the heritability of avoidant and dependent personality disorder traits might be higher than previously reported. People with avoidant ...
Sep 24, 2012
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Health
Mobile phones and wireless networks: No evidence of health risk found in EU study
There is no scientific evidence that low-level electromagnetic field exposure from mobile phones and other transmitting devices causes adverse health effects, according to a report presented by a Norwegian /Swedish Expert ...
Sep 13, 2012
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