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With AI, Indian doctors solve mystery of premature births – ET HealthWorld

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With AI, Indian doctors solve mystery of premature births – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: An AI-based genetic study by local scientists could help reduce preterm births, a leading cause for infant deaths and disabilities. Preterm, or early birth, affects the growth and development of organs such as the brain, heart, lungs and liver. A premature baby is more likely than a full-term baby to have issues with breathing, … Read more

Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy

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Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy

The new study “fits in well” with that overall body of research, said Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist with the nonprofit Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C. It links hair product use to hormonal differences that are consistent with some of the health effects that have been tied to such products, according to Temkin. … Read more