Parenting :: Study examines parent-child interactions in at-risk families
A closer look at the way parents interact with children may provide clues to mistreatment of kids and pave the way for potential interventions to prevent the problem.
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Multiple Sclerosis :: MS that runs in families appears more severe than non-familial MS
Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of a large group of patients with multiple sclerosis has provided the first evidence that those with a history of MS in their families show more severe brain damage than patients who have no close relatives with the disease.
Allergy :: Allergies on the rise in Australia
Allergic conditions are on the rise in westernised countries and recent investigations have found that hospitalisations for anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction often involving more than one body system), urticaria (hives), and angioedema (allergic swelling of the face, lips and tongue) have been increasing since 1990.
Cough :: Guidelines for parents when treating children with cough & cold medicines
Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada – NDMAC and its member companies are committed to working with Health Canada toward to ensure the safety and efficacy of cough and cold medicines for children. NDMAC understands that Canadian parents may be concerned about how they should proceed when their children suffer from the symptoms of coughs and colds.
Health :: Quick technique to identify adenoviruses can improve patient care
Grantees of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have adapted a rapid and accurate new molecular typing strategy and used it to conduct one of the most comprehensive studies of adenoviruses ever performed in the United States.
Lead :: CTFA statement on lead in lipstick
Lead is a naturally occurring element that is found everywhere in the environment. Following is the statement by John Bailey, EVP for science cosmetic, toiletry, and fragrance association on campaign for safe cosmetics report on lead in lipstick –
Health :: Conversation on health ends with record participation
The final numbers are in. The Conversation on Health has ended, with over 12,000 submissions and thousands more people taking part in public forums, providing their ideas on the future of the health system.
Testosterone :: Study finds that even aloof husbands have lower testosterone levels than unmarried men
A fascinating new study is the first outside of North America to observe lower testosterone levels among married men. Supporting a growing body of research, the study reveals that even married men who are considered aloof spouses and provide minimal parenting have much lower testosterone levels than single, unmarried men.
Cough :: Withdrawal of oral cough and cold medicines in Canada
Members of the Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada announced the voluntary withdrawal of oral cough and cold medicines intended for use in children under the age of two years. The withdrawal is a highly cautionary response to rare patterns of misuse identified during the course of a review of safety data related to children’s cough and cold medicines.
Embryo :: UK Government publish response to Scrutiny Committee report on Human Tissue and Embryos bill
UK Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo set out the way ahead for the Human Tissue and Embryology (HTE) bill by publishing the Government’s response to the Scrutiny Committee report on the bill. The bill represents a major overhaul of the law on assisted human reproduction and embryo research.