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Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in Cognitive Functioning

Previous studies have shown that children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. In a recent population-based cohort study from Denmark, researchers examined the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). The conort included all liveborn singleton children born between… Read More: Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in… »

Philips Shows Off Its Latest Health Tech at CES 2019

January 17th, 2019 Editors Exclusive, Medicine, Ob/Gyn Philips is a storied name in the medical device industry, manufacturing some of the more advanced imaging systems, diagnostic monitors, defibrillators, and other products. Those of us old enough also associate Philips with consumer electronics and may know that Philips developed the cassette tape and worked with Sony… Read More: Philips Shows Off Its Latest Health Tech at CES 2019 »

A New Diet for the Planet – EcoWatch

By Tim Radford An international panel of health scientists and climate researchers has prescribed a new diet for the planet: more vegetables, less meat, fresh fruit, whole grains and pulses, give up sugar, waste less and keep counting the calories. And if 200 nations accept the diagnosis and follow doctor’s orders, tomorrow’s farmers may be… Read More: A New Diet for the Planet – EcoWatch »

Air Fryer Potatoes and Crispy Tofu

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. A mechanical fan circulates the hot air around the food at high speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy layer via the Maillard effect. My son got me an air… Read More: Air Fryer Potatoes and Crispy Tofu »