Childrens' brain development largely at risk due to common chemicals

Chemicals increasingly used as flame retardants and plasticizers pose a larger risk to children's brain development than previously thought, according to a commentary published today in Environmental Health Perspectives. The research team reviewed dozens of human, animal, and cell-based studies and concluded that exposure to even low levels of the chemicals-;called organophosphate esters-;may harm IQ, attention, and memory in children […]

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California Becomes First State to Require Retailers to Create 'Gender-Neutral' Toy Aisles

Children’s brands have slowly become more inclusive by releasing gender-neutral lines or dropping signage targeting “boys” and “girls,” but a new state law will push most retailers in a progressive direction. On Saturday, California governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1084, which requires retail department stores with at least 500 employees that sell childcare items (designed for sleeping, feeding, or […]

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EU plans stricter drugs supply rules to avoid reliance on 'autocracies'

BRDO, Slovenia (Reuters) – Drugmakers may face stricter rules to ensure the supply of medicines in the European Union, EU officials said on Tuesday, as the bloc tries to reduce its imports of pharmaceutical products from China and other foreign “autocracies”.Slideshow ( 3 images )At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the 27-country bloc encountered protracted problems in […]

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8 benefits of yoga

If you’re looking for the science-backed benefits of yoga, look no further. Practicing yoga regularly has been proven to offer a range of physical and mental health benefits, improving everything from flexibility to stress levels. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) reported that around 94% of people who practice different types of yoga in the U.S. do so for wellness […]

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New genes identified for fibromuscular dysplasia

Three new genetic variants that regulate gene expression in the arteries are connected to fibromuscular dysplasia, an arterial disease that can cause dangerous consequences for the heart and vessels, according to a new study. The findings, published in Nature Communications by an international team of FMD experts from the United States and Europe, also confirmed the importance of a fourth […]

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Ukraine posts record COVID deaths, cases for second day

Ukraine on Friday reported record coronavirus deaths and infections for the second day in a row as the capital Kiev is set to re-impose tough restrictions. A government tally registered 23,785 new infections and 614 deaths in the ex-Soviet nation, which has an under-resourced public health service. Kiev on Friday was set to shutter public venues like restaurants and theatres […]

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