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Some children who are exposed to cats in their first year of life may have an increased risk for eczema, a new study reveals.
What’s responsible for the increased risk?
Mutation in the gene for filaggrin, a protein on the skin that helps reduce water loss and protects against harsh environment.
As reported in […]
Which of these is NOT poisonous to young children?
toilet bowl cleaner
baby oil
acetaminophen
vitamins
mouthwash
The answer? NONE. All of them are considered hazardous to children when ingested. Yes, even baby oil - infants have died from getting baby oil in their lungs.
About 1 million children accidentally get poisoned by common household products. Here are some hazardous […]
This Scientific American article looks at the controversial question “does being exposed to pets cause a rise in childhood allergies, or actually protect from it?”
Consider these statements from various scientists interviewed in the post -
* Pet ownership is associated with a decreased risk of developing allergies in countries with a lot of pets. On […]
Health matters for children from infancy to adolescence.
Written by Grace Ibay, M.H.S. [email] for b5media.
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