Vitamin C Improves Pulmonary Function In Newborns Of Pregnant Smoking Women
Vitamin C supplementation in pregnant women who are unable to quit smoking significantly improves pulmonary function in their newborns, according to a new study. Smoking during pregnancy is known to adversely affect the lung development of the developing baby, said Cindy McEvoy, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital. We found that daily use of vitamin C (500 mg/day) by smoking pregnant woman significantly improved pulmonary function tests administered to their offspring at about 48 hours postpartum... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk Factors During Early Life
Older maternal age, low birth order, male gender, family characteristics, and high fetal growth are all factors that increase the risk of developing early life non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), say researchers. According to the study, published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute, the incidence of NHL has increased significantly over the last 5 decades. Although the overall incidence began to stabilize among adults, it has continued growing in children, adolescents, and young adults. As a result, Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
