Fetal brain cell deaths linked to a single binge
A study on rats shows a single drinking binge by a pregnant woman can permanently damage the unborn child’s brain. Researchers say the brain growth spurt in humans begins in the sixth month and continues two years after birth, with alcohol triggering massive cell death during that period. The lead author cautions against any alcohol in pregnancy, noting that while one glass may be unlikely to cause damage, no added intake can be considered safe.
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Washington
John Olney
Washington University School of Medicine
Scence
Olney
Adoptions Have Lead Problems Across Overseas Programs
Atlanta AP report cites CDC analysis of 1,760 children adopted 1991 to 1999, finding overseas adoptees twice as likely as U.S. peers to have elevated blood lead. China adoptees show 8 to 13 percent affected, Russia 1 to 5 percent. U.S. rates 2 to 6 percent. Lead sources include old gasoline and emissions. High exposure risks include cognitive and developmental harm.
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Atlanta
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
China
U.S
United States
St John’s wort may blunt HIV and transplant drugs
London reports two studies in The Lancet show St John’s wort can reduce levels of HIV medicine indinavir and the transplant drug cyclosporin. Experts caution that the herb may dangerously interfere with prescription medicines.
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London
St. John’s Wort
Lancet
Germany
U.S
Radiation exposure at Paducah uranium plant exposed workers
A Department of Energy report confirms some Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant workers faced high radiation and hazardous chemical exposure between 1952 and 1990. The study notes secrecy hindered exposure assessment, cites unsafe 1968 levels, mentions potential cancer links, and outlines proposed compensation and expanded monitoring efforts for affected workers and families.
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Washington
Kentucky
Department of Energy
Paducah
Gov
David Michaels
Environment, Safety and Health
DOE
al Puckett
Congress
Piketon
Ohio
Oak Ridge
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