Recent 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.
Bisphenol-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.
Recent 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.
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.
Washington - The US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that patients can sue drugmakers for failing to warn adequately of serious side effects, even if their warning labels were approved by the federal government, according to a landmark case that could expose the industry to billions of dollars in damages.
In a 6-3 decision, the court upheld a 7-million-dollar reward to a professional musician whose arm had to be amputated after she was improperly injected with Phenergan, an anti-nausea drug produced by pharmaceutical firm Wyeth.
Recent 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. 
Bisphenol-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. 
Recent 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.
Washington - The US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that patients can sue drugmakers for failing to warn adequately of serious side effects, even if their warning labels were approved by the federal government, according to a landmark case that could expose the industry to billions of dollars in damages.
