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Eat lots of sweets, children are less intelligent
Medicine - Health

Eat lots of sweets, children are less intelligent

Children under 3 years of age eating lots of fast foods like chips, snacks, biscuits, pizzas, etc. may be less intelligent when they grow up than other children of the s…

December 14, 2018
Bacteria protect children from asthma
Medicine - Health

Bacteria protect children from asthma

Recent findings indicate that children in farms are less likely to have asthma than children in other rural areas. The findings suggest that microorganisms play a role i…

December 14, 2018
Mothballs can cause brain damage in children
Medicine - Health

Mothballs can cause brain damage in children

A group of Australian pediatricians has called on the Government to issue a ban on the sale of camphor (nebulae) containing toxic naphthalene.

December 14, 2018
Risk from energy drinks with children
Medicine - Health

Risk from energy drinks with children

A recent report by US medical doctors warns that drinking plenty of energy drinks can jeopardize the health of children and underage adults.

December 14, 2018
There are carcinogens in the cup
Medicine - Health

There are carcinogens in the cup

Many glass cups with pictures of famous cartoon characters for children contain 1,000 times higher lead levels than allowed, ...

December 14, 2018