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In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on air pollution and exposure levels and how this affects local policy actions. Measurement of air pollution levels has significantly … Read more
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of fortifying foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings with iodine alone or in … Read more
In August 2019 researchers from China published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether spending time outdoors helps protect against near/short sightedness. A total … Read more
In January 2019 researchers from Spain and Brazil published the results of their study to assess potential risk factors for the progression of near/short sightedness. A total of 82 children, … Read more
Oxybenzone is known by many names including (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone, benzophenone-3, and 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone. It may be found in sunscreens, facial moisturizers, lip balm, lipstick, anti-aging creams, hair conditioners, hair spray, nail polish … Read more
Octocrylene is known by many names including 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, UV Absorber-3, 2-Propenoic acid,2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-,2-ethylhexyl ester and octocrilene and is found in many cosmetic products including sunscreen, lip balm, face … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from France published their review to assess environmental factors which may be involved in the development of asthma. The number of individuals suffering from asthma has … Read more
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more
In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and safety of combined or alternating the use of ibuprofen and paracetamol in children … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their analysis to assess the association between maternal acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) use during different exposure periods and … Read more
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
In January 2018 researchers from Brazil published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and body fat during childhood and adolescence. … Read more
In June 2019 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between maternal, paternal and grandparent caffeine intake and risk of obesity in offspring. A … Read more
In May 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the impact of dairy intake on health and all-cause mortality, and on the prevention … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationships between physical activity, screen time, and sleep quantity and quality in adolescents. A … Read more
In July 2019 researchers from Australia, France and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between taking “selfies” with well-being and body confidence … Read more
In July 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their analysis of different smartphone apps in an attempt to identify design elements that prolong app usage. This analysis was … Read more
In November 2018 researchers from Germany, Austria and China published the results of their study to assess how excessive use of WhatsApp and Facebook may be related to smartphone use … Read more
In July 2019 researchers from Canada and Australia published the results of their study to measure the association between screen time and depression. Information on social media, television, video gaming … Read more