Homemade baby formula could lead to electrolyte imbalances & brain swelling in infants
Why is homemade baby formula a bad idea? Amidst a nationwide baby formula shortage, a DIY recipe may seem like the next best idea. However, Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center, warns of the health risks. She says infants who are fed homemade formula are at risk for developing electrolyte imbalances and brain swelling.
Study says a growing number of severe asthma patients do not benefit from inhaled corticosteroids
Medication doesn’t always work, especially if you have a severe form of asthma. A study in Science Translational Medicine found that severe asthma reacts negatively to traditional treatment. The reaction instantly blocks the patient’s airways, making it impossible for medication to get through.
Study finds pregnant women are being exposed to chemicals more than ever
Pregnant women are being exposed to chemicals more than ever. A study in Environmental Science and Technology reveals these women are in contact with more than 100 chemicals from items such as pesticides and plastics. Though further research is needed to determine the health effects, scientists recommend pregnant women buy fresh foods to avoid chemicals in food packaging.
Daily coffee consumption could lower risk of acute kidney injury
And finally… if you want to keep your kidneys, drink more coffee. A study featured in Kidney International Reports shows that daily coffee drinkers have a 15 percent lower risk of acute kidney injury. Even when researchers adjusted the findings for factors such as blood pressure and current kidney function, coffee drinkers still had a minimized risk.
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