Perinatal exposure to air pollutants is posses threat of childhood obesity in the victims. Multiple studies have found that increased prenatal and early-life exposure to near-roadway pollution (NRP) and second hand smoking (SHS) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI) during childhood which is linked to obesity. Air pollutants such as; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon… Continue reading Air Pollution Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Month: November 2018
NOROVIRUS
48 Year Old Mystery Solved Human noroviruses – the leading viral cause of acute diarrhea around the world – have been difficult to study because scientists had not found a way to grow them in the lab. Now, more than 40 years after Dr. Albert Kapikian identified human noroviruses as a cause of severe diarrhea,… Continue reading NOROVIRUS
New Discovery of the Cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
An ovarian follicle that doesn’t release its egg may form a cyst on the ovary. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition. In women who have it, it can affect ability to have a child (fertility). It can also: Make periods stop or become hard to predict Cause acne and unwanted hair Raise chances… Continue reading New Discovery of the Cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The Sixth and Seven Senses: The Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems
We are all familiar with the sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch as the five senses. However, there are two more senses that don’t typically get mentioned in school — the sixth and seventh senses – that are called the vestibular and proprioceptive systems. These systems are associated with body movement and can lead to… Continue reading The Sixth and Seven Senses: The Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems