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- Reduced testosterone tied to endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure
- Parenting from before conception: Babies' health doesn't 'start from scratch'
- People fake to look real on social media
- Sharing housework doesn't mean less sex, research finds
- Estimated 1.65 million global cardiovascular deaths each year linked to high sodium consumption
- Rooting out skin creams that contain toxic mercury
- Parents: Six tips for protecting your child from sports concussions
| Reduced testosterone tied to endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure Posted: 14 Aug 2014 04:15 PM PDT Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates -- endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products -– tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those with lower chemical exposure, according to a new study.  |
| Parenting from before conception: Babies' health doesn't 'start from scratch' Posted: 14 Aug 2014 04:13 PM PDT There's now overwhelming evidence that a child's future health is influenced by more than just their parents' genetic material, and that children born of unhealthy parents will already be pre-programmed for greater risk of poor health, according to researchers. "The reality is, the child doesn't quite start from scratch -- they already carry over a legacy of factors from their parents' experiences that can shape development in the fetus and after birth. Depending on the situation, we can give our children a burden before they've even started life," experts say.  |
| People fake to look real on social media Posted: 14 Aug 2014 09:39 AM PDT Presenting an authentic image on social network sites (SNSs) includes an element of fakery according to a new study. During the study, researchers discovered that being authentic is very important for social media users. At the same time, users also admitted faking parts of their online image in order to conform to social norms and expectations.  |
| Sharing housework doesn't mean less sex, research finds Posted: 14 Aug 2014 09:36 AM PDT An equal division of labor in the home does not lead to a decrease in sexual frequency and satisfaction, a new study reports, contrary to older research. "Couples today have role models to look at to make this work. In the '80s, egalitarian couples were at the forefront of change. Today's couples have those examples to look to. It makes it a lot easier, resulting in higher quality relationships. I think we've moved to a place where a very stark division of labor is not something people want nor is it something couples want," researchers said.  |
| Estimated 1.65 million global cardiovascular deaths each year linked to high sodium consumption Posted: 13 Aug 2014 02:36 PM PDT More than 1.6 million cardiovascular-related deaths per year can be attributed to sodium consumption above the World Health Organization's recommendation of 2.0 grams per day, researchers have found in a new analysis of populations across 187 countries.  |
| Rooting out skin creams that contain toxic mercury Posted: 13 Aug 2014 07:30 AM PDT As most countries try to rid themselves of mercury pollution, some people are massaging creams containing the metal directly onto their skin to lighten it, putting themselves and others at risk for serious health problems. To find those most at risk, scientists are reporting that they can now identify these creams and intervene much faster than before.  |
| Parents: Six tips for protecting your child from sports concussions Posted: 12 Aug 2014 08:52 PM PDT As students return to school, a pediatric neurologist offers tips to help parents protect their children from athletic concussions and other brain injuries.  |
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