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Secondhand Smoke Leads to Increased ADHD, Disability Risks

By: Staff Writer | Wednesday 13 July 2011 09:00 PDT

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A few recent studies revealed that exposure to secondhand smoke can increase several mental and physical risks among children.

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Pregnant Mothers Stop Smoking, Reduce Birth Defects

By: Staff Writer | Tuesday 12 July 2011 12:23 PDT

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According to a recent study that pregnant women who quit smoking have fewer negative birth outcomes.

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Autism Risk Slightly Increased by Prenatal Antidepressants

By: Staff Writer | Thursday 07 July 2011 05:00 PDT

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A recent study discovered that pregnant mothers using antidepressants slightly increase the risk of their offspring suffering from autism.The study, conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Northern California, analyzed 298 children that have autism spectrum disorders, their mothers…

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Text Message Program Helps Smokers Quit

By: Staff Writer | Wednesday 06 July 2011 09:00 PDT

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The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine recently conducted a program that has reportedly helped thousands quit smoking.

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