Archives for: October 2018
Actress Selma Blair Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
October 31st, 2018“Legally Blond” actress Selma Blair has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Blair’s recent reveal about her diagnosis has brought new attention to this nervous system disease.
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Like many MS patients, it was a long j… more »
Decline in Vaccinations in Children Under Two
October 24th, 2018The percentage of American children under two years of age who haven’t received any recommended vaccinations quadrupled in the past 17 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Drop in Vaccinations
Among children born i… more »
FDA Bans Multiple Synthetic Flavor Enhancers
October 17th, 2018The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of seven synthetic substances used to flavor or enhance flavor in baked goods, ice cream, candy, beverages, and chewing gum.
The FDA Ban
In 2015, several organizations petitioned the FDA to ban the s… more »
Yes, it Could Actually be Possible to be “Hangry”
October 10th, 2018When you are hungry, everything is annoying and your temper can run short. New animal research might help explain why.
New Research
Researchers working with rats found that sudden drops in blood sugar that occur with hunger might make people “hangry.”… more »
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October 3rd, 2018Each year about 6,000 babies born in the United States have Down syndrome. As October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, take the time to learn more about this condition.
What Is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extr… more »
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