Scented oils linked to breast growth in boys
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The lavender and tea tree oils found in some soaps, shampoos, hair gels and body lotions can produce enlarged breasts in boys, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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A chemical found in shampoo and hand lotions may damage the developing nervous system, research suggests. A US study found methylisothiazolinone (MIT) can affect the growth of parts of developing nerve cells
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Breast milk is best for babies' health and well-being, but a new study finds it doesn't help prevent asthma or allergies
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NEW YORK  - Exposure to phthalates --  compounds used in making plastics -- at levels commonly found  indoors, appears to be associated with allergic symptoms in  children, according to Swedish investigators.
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They said exposure to indoor pollutants from domestic solvents and cleaning products in early life may trigger the condition. A study of almost 200 youngsters revealed those exposed to the most volatile organic
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The fumes emitted from home cleaning products and solvents may increase the risk of childhood asthma, according to a new Australian study.
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Tall, thin teenage girls who put on a growth spurt at puberty are at highest risk of breast cancer - and milk may be the culprit. Their shorter, chubbier sisters are at lower risk and remain
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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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[Health India]: London, Dec 23 : A study of 14,000 children published in the journal &#39;Thorax&#39; has suggested that exposure to cleaning products while in the womb could be linked to persistent wheezing in young children.
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Children exposed to high levels of testosterone in the womb showed more autism-related traits later in life, according to findings that suggest the male hormone may play a key role in the complex brain disorder.
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NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters Life!) - Compounds found in air in the home could pose more of a health risk to breast-fed babies than chemicals they are exposed to through their mother's milk, researchers in the United States said on Tuesday.
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Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests
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NEW YORK  - Confirming previous research,  the results of a population-based Danish study show that a high  birth weight is associated with an increased risk of breast  cancer later in life.
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The growth of cervical and womb cancers may be fuelled by a  molecule in semen, a study suggests.
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A new study reveals that the ability to detect a certain male hormone in sweat is genetic. What that tells us about the science of smell--and why some women like sweaty men.
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Scientists say they have identified the specific hormone that makes teenagers so volatile.
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NEW YORK  - Many teenage boys experience  some degree of enlargement of the breasts around the time of  puberty. When the condition is troublesome, anti-estrogen drugs  seem to be a safe and effective means of reducing breast size,  according to a new study.