New research demonstrates that dietary omega-3 and omega-6 may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children exposed to indoor air pollution.
3 April, 2019Girls exposed to chemicals commonly found in toothpaste, makeup, soap and other personal care products before birth may hit puberty earlier, according to new research.
18 January, 2019Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, was found in all but two of 45 samples of products made with conventionally grown oats.
20 August, 2018Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy – and during breastfeeding – may reduce their child’s risk of food allergy and eczema, according to new research.
28 March, 2018Toxic chemicals in every day items such as food, cosmetics and plastics can disrupt the maternal thyroid hormones in pregnant women, essential for normal brain development of children.
26 March, 2018A new international investigation has revealed a shocking lack of science behind the infant formula ranges sold by baby milk companies.
1 November, 2017A new analysis has shown that exposure to fluoride in the womb can disrupt a child’s neurodevelopment, resulting in significant drops in IQ that persist long into childhood.
21 September, 2017Giving children the opportunity to experience a healthy outdoor environment as part of their daily lives benefits mental health and school performance, say researchers.
19 September, 2017A new report has found resides from over 100 different pesticides on the free fruit and vegetables supplied to English schools by the Department of Health.
5 September, 2017Human breastmilk contains unique sugars which, scientists have discovered, have potent antimicrobial properties against bacteria that can harm infants.
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