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Bionic eye: hope for blind

Bionic eye: hope for blindRon, A 73-year-old man is able to see flashes of l

Loopholes in antenatal and maternity care causing stillbirths

Loopholes in antenatal and maternity care causing stillbirthsRecent study done by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity revealed that stillbirth rate has not dropped over the last ten years still 2,500 babies are either born dead or die shortly after birth each year. Researchers believed that these deaths could be avoided with the help of more midwives, increased funding of antenatal and maternity care and research into the causes of such deaths.

Suffolk County legislature bans Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups

Suffolk County legislature bans Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cupsBisphenol-A (BPA) is used in polycarbonate plastic baby products. Environment California's report, "Toxic Baby Bottles," in 2007 questioned the safety of this chemical. Study found this hormone-disrupting chemical was found to be leaking from baby bottles. Earlier studies have already shown harmful effects of this chemical.

Suffolk County legislature passed a rule on Tuesday to ban the use of the chemical BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups sold for use by children under 4.

Two glass of milk can save elderly from grip of Alzheimer

Two glass of milk can save elderly from grip of AlzheimerRecent research led by Oxford University revealed that two glasses of milk everyday can offer protection against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in old age. Researchers discovered that milk is one of the best sources of vitamin B12. It is believed that this vitamin reduces neurological damage to the brain.

Study also revealed that elderly patients with low levels of B12 suffer twice shrinkage of the brain as compared with those having higher levels of it in their bodies.

Americans are exposed to seven times more radiation

Recent research revealed that Americans are seven times more exposed to radiation than in 1980. The possible reason behind this increase is overuse of a diagnostic scans by doctors for profit.

Research conducted by National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement said that doctors are ordering too many diagnostic tests, driving up the cost of healthcare in the United States and potentially harming patients. Researchers believe that too much radiation exposure can cause cancer, especially in younger people.

Compounds in green veggies combined with selenium can protect against melanoma

Compounds in green veggies combined with selenium can protect against melanoma

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