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Health

Could artificial sweeteners alter your microbiome?

You may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut's microbiome.

Jan 3, 2024

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Health

How does noise affect children?

Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds—from fireworks or firearms, for example—can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, videos and classes can also ...

Dec 4, 2023

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Gastroenterology

Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds

Hormone therapy may be associated with menopause and fertility treatment, but now an SDU-led research team reports that certain intestinal hormones seem to have a beneficial effect on the processes behind the formation of ...

Nov 16, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Hostile sexism linked to less responsive parenting

Fathers and mothers who believe that men should hold the power and authority in the family exhibit less responsive parenting behavior, according to a new article in Social Psychological and Personality Science. This research ...

Oct 12, 2023

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Pediatrics

Study reveals link between man-made chemicals in everyday products and later puberty

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented ...

Sep 22, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma

Certain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children's day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs.

Sep 12, 2023

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

Louisiana women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic were 3% to 7% more likely to exceed the recommended weight gain levels than those who gave birth prior to the pandemic. Research from Pennington Biomedical Research ...

Aug 29, 2023

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Pediatrics

Researchers recommend policy changes to defend against thirdhand smoke

It's well-known that tobacco smoke has harmful effects on both people who smoke and those around them who are exposed to secondhand smoke. But this threat exists in another form as well: thirdhand smoke, the chemical residue ...

Jul 31, 2023

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