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The idea of exposing newborn babies to dust, animal dander, and germs sounds absolutely crazy and in no way healthy. But a new study suggests that this kind of exposure could help prevent the development of allergies and asthma later in life. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical […]
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A new study reveals the lifetime cost of supporting someone with autism spectrum disorder: $2.4 million in the United States, $2.2 million in the United Kingdom. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. They found that the high costs associated with autism spectrum disorders […]
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In recent months it seems that just about everyone has been defending vaccinations. But it might be hard to defend a newer “combo” vaccine designed to take on four types of infection at once. According to a new report, that vaccine actually increases the risk of fever-induced seizure among young children. The vaccine targets measles, […]
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Health researchers have already determined that a good night’s sleep can improve memory and enhance learning ability. But now they’ve discovered exactly why that’s the case. A research team comprised of Chinese researchers from the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School and health experts from New York University’s School of Medicine used mice to examine the […]
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A new study shows that a bad marriage can have a hugely negative impact on one’s sleep patterns. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, examined how relationship troubles affect the way married couples sleep. A total of forty-six couples participated in the study. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the study found that […]
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