Aerosols, Air Fresheners Harm Mothers and Babies
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They found that frequent use of these products during pregnancy and early childhood was associated with increased incidence of earaches and diarrhea in infants and depression and headaches in mothers, BBC News Online reported.
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Children in smoggy areas have retarded lung development which puts them at risk of diseases, say researchers.
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Children who smoke are almost  four times more likely to develop asthma than those who don't  smoke, and their risk is even greater if their mothers smoked  while pregnant with them, a new study shows.
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Children who are not exclusively breastfed during the first 6 months of infancy have a higher risk of asthma and allergy, according to a report from Australia.
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Parents of children with asthma are failing to clear their homes of substances that can cause an attack.
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It has long been clear that chronic stress wreaks havoc on our health. Scientists have now found molecular signs of this harm. In a study of mothers of chronically ill children, the cells
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A new study says long-term exposure to pollution can cause irreversible lung damage in children. California air pollution experts are calling the study landmark news.
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A hidden epidemic is gaining momentum in America, experts say. Children as young as fourth-graders are deliberately inhaling the fumes of dangerous chemicals from a variety of household and office products.
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Air fresheners, furniture polish and household cleaners appear to increase the risk of asthma in young children, a study has found.
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Babies and young children are prone to infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and new research shows that the condition is worsened if they're exposed to cigarette smoke.
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Exposure to air pollution, even in the womb, may be linked to genetic changes associated with an increased risk of cancer, researchers said.
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(HealthDay News) - If you're pregnant and need to clean your home, here are suggestions to help keep mom and baby safe, courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association:   Make sure the area you are cleaning is well-ventilated. If possible, open the windows or turn on a fan. Protect your skin from chemicals by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, as well as gloves. Always check the label, to be sure there is no warning against use of the product by pregnant women. Never mix two cleaning products together. Mixing chemicals can cause toxic fumes. ...
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Parents who smoke near their newborn babies are turning their children into heavy passive smokers and putting them in danger of breathing problems and cot death, a new study shows.
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A link between young children being exposed to some cleaning products and developing asthma in later life has been suggested by researchers.
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Babies' DNA can be damaged even  before they are born if their mothers breathe polluted air,  according to a study published on Tuesday.
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Unborn children may be at risk from the shampoos and hand lotions used by their pregnant mothers, it was claimed yesterday. A chemical commonly used in these toiletries can affect the growth of structures
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Tests on 40 Northwest mothers found their breast milk held traces of fire-retarding chemicals called PBDEs, used in many consumer goods, environmental groups said Wednesday.