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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Prenatal mercury exposure may be linked to risk of ADHD-related behaviors; Fish consumption may be linked to lower risk

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 01:18 PM PDT

A study of children in the New Bedford, Mass., area suggests that low-level prenatal mercury exposure may be associated with a greater risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behaviors and that fish consumption during pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of these behaviors.

Maternal depression affects language development in babies

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Maternal depression and a common class of antidepressants can alter a crucial period of language development in babies, according to a new study.

Why wine and tea pair so well with a meal: It's all in the mouthfeel

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 10:42 AM PDT

Of course a nice glass of wine goes well with a hearty steak, and now researchers who study the way food feels in our mouths think they may understand why that is: The astringent wine and fatty meat are like the yin and yang of the food world, sitting on opposite ends of a sensory spectrum. The findings offer a whole new definition of the balanced meal. They also offer a new way of thinking about our eating habits, both good and bad.

Bitter taste receptors regulate upper respiratory defense system

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 10:40 AM PDT

A person's ability to taste certain bitter flavors is directly related to their ability to fight off upper respiratory tract infections, specifically chronic sinus infections.

Every third child incorrectly restrained in cars, study suggests

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 06:15 AM PDT

Car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in Norway. A new study shows that 37 per cent of all children under 16 years are incorrectly restrained in the car. 23 per cent of children are so poorly restrained that a collision would have very serious consequences.

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