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)
Breast Cancer Drug Exemestane Causes Substantial Bone Loss
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology shows how exemestane (Aromasin), a drug that prevents the development of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, may significantly worsen age-related bone loss. As an aromatase inhibitor, exemestane works by blocking the synthesis of estrogen, slowing down the growth of cancers that have estrogen receptors. Whilst the drug is effective at preventing the development of cancer, there has been an increasing concern about its effects on bone density and fracture risk... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
