Exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma, researchers have found. In the first study of its kind, scientists discovered adults who come into contact with pesticides are at a higher risk of developing respiratory problems.
Archive for December, 2007
In the News: Pesticides can double the risk of asthma
Saturday, December 1st, 2007In the News: Diet link to bad behaviour
Saturday, December 1st, 2007Children who regularly eat junk food are nearly three times as likely to behave badly than those who avoid it completely, according to a recent Food for the Brain survey funded by organic food company Organix of more than 10,000 children.
In the News: Grain and able
Saturday, December 1st, 2007The heart benefits of whole grains such as oats and brown rice have long been known but a recent study found they can reduce the risk of other diseases too.