The bisphenol A (BPA) story is not yet over. More revelations about this chemical found in plastics are coming in as scientists are stepping up on BPA research. The recent undesirable BPA effect is female infertility and this was reported by Yale University researchers at the recent meeting of the Endocrine Society.
The Yale researchers have [...]
Tags: bisphenol A, BPA, endocrine disruptor, fertility, fertility loss, genes, uterus
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Last week two showbiz icons from my youth passed away. For me, Farrah Fawcett was always the sexiest of the Charlie’s Angels from my childhood TV years and Michael Jackson was always the youngest and cutest of the Jackson Five’s and I will always remember him – not for “Thriller” or “Billy Jean” – but [...]
Tags: celebrity, children, Farrah Fawcett, losing a parent, Michael Jackson, orphans, Ryan O'Neal
Posted in: Celebrities, Current Events
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Stem cells and stem cell research have always been steeped in controversy mainly because the earliest source of stem cells discovered was the human embryo. This led to strong resistance against stem cell research based on ethical, moral, and religious grounds. Over the years, new, less controversial sources of stem cells have been identified, including:
bone [...]
Tags: ethical, Fallopian tubes, hysterectomy, stem cell research, stem cells
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Every year, June 16 is celebrated as the International Day of the African Child.
It all started in Soweto, South Africa in 1976 during the Apartheid era when black school children launched a peaceful protest by walking a mile to draw attention to poor education quality as well as the right to be taught in their [...]
Tags: Africa, Africa fit for Children, African child, child labor, Day of the African Child, poor health, poverty
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Breastfeeding is the best for baby as well as for mommy. Yet, there are women out there for whom breastfeeding just wouldn’t work no matter how much they tried. Most often these women are confronted with frustration not to mention guilty feelings. “Where did I go wrong?” is the question always asked.
Researchers have now found [...]
Tags: breast milk, Breastfeeding, dioxin
Posted in: Breastfeeding, Current Events
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