Archive for November, 2008
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Women who smoke during pregnancy put their babies at risk for a host of physical and developmental problems. But could they also tip the scales in favor of criminal activity and drug abuse by their children down the road?
Patricia Brennan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Emory University in ...
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Here's a message you probably won't see on a cigarette-pack label any time soon: Smokers who suffer from major depression should think twice before trying to give up cigarettes.
Smoking cessation is not only more difficult for those with a history of depression, but also more likely to exacerbate the disorder, ...
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Asthma, or inflamed airways, is the most common cause of childhood hospitalizations. The disease increased by 75 percent in the U.S. between 1980 and 1994 and is highest among preschool boys and low-income minority youth.
Asthma is caused by environmental triggers including cat dander, cockroaches, dust mites and tobacco smoke. The ...
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