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9Feb
2023

Common Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk in Women

Common Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk in WomenTHURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Chemicals found in plastic personal care products, kids’ toys, and food and drink packaging could be raising the risk of type 2 diabetes among women, new research suggests.To study the impact of these chemicals, known as phthalates, researchers followed just over 1,300 U.S. women for six years to see if exposure contributed to the incidence of diabetes. About 5% of the women developed diabetes during the study period.The researchers found that white women exposed to high levels of some phthalates had a 30% to 63% higher chance of developing diabetes. The harmful chemicals were not linked to diabetes risk in Black or Asian women.Exposure to these endocrine-disrupting chemicals has previously been associated with reduced fertility and other...

For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough...

8 February 2023
For Baby`s Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDCWEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women can help protect their newborns from whooping cough by getting a Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked cases of infant whooping cough between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2019.The researchers found a link between reduced rates of whooping cough in newborns under 2 months of age and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination during pregnancy.Whooping cough, or pertussis, is highly contagious and can be serious for infants who are too young to be vaccinated. The CDC recommends babies get their first Tdap shot at 2 months of age.“Getting Tdap during pregnancy offers infants the best protection before they are old enough to receive their whooping...

Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

7 February 2023
Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart IssuesTUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The heart health of children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is similar to that of their naturally conceived peers, researchers have found. The large study found no robust difference in blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol and glucose measurements between kids conceived naturally and those conceived using assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as IVF.“This is the largest study of its kind," said lead study author Dr. Ahmed Elhakeem, a research fellow in epidemiology at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.“Parents conceiving or hoping to conceive through assisted reproductive technology and their offspring should be reassured that cardiometabolic health appears to be comparable in ART-conceived and...

MRI Might Boost Cancer Detection for Women With Dense...

6 February 2023
MRI Might Boost Cancer Detection for Women With Dense BreastsMONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of women have dense breast tissue, which can be a double whammy on their odds for breast cancer.Not only are dense breasts a risk factor for cancer, but this glandular and fibrous connective tissue make it harder to detect cancers on a mammogram, the usual method for breast cancer screening.New research looked at other kinds of imaging to see which might be more effective for the 47% of women who have dense breasts with low levels of fatty tissue.One emerged as an effective alternative: Breast MRI was superior to other methods, using that detection criteria.Researchers also looked at hand-held breast ultrasound, automated breast ultrasound and digital breast tomosynthesis.All showed about the same level of effectiveness, said study...

Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth

4 February 2023
Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby TeethSATURDAY, Feb. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it’s important to take care of them.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for caring for those little teeth, starting before the first one even arrives."There are habits you can start now to keep your baby's teeth healthy,” Dr. David Krol said in an academy news release. "And when that first tooth shows up, there are ways your pediatrician can keep it healthy, too."Even before your baby cuts his or her first tooth, start with a routine that includes wiping gums with a clean, damp washcloth or gauze pad after each feeding, the AAP suggests.Never put your baby to bed with a bottle or give your baby a bottle filled with a sweet drink. Don't dip your baby's pacifier in anything...
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