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In the news: New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences shows that certain factors at birth could be helpful in identifying children who will have a higher chance of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Anemia in mom during pregnancy increases the chances that the child may have ADHD.
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Living in Cape Girardeau, this has a direct impact on you and your health.
- RCSI researchers identified over 40 factors. These included things like the baby’s gender, parents’ age, complications during pregnancy or delivery, and exposure to factors like cigarette smoke in the womb.
- 17 factors were found to be especially useful in predicting the number of ADHD symptoms in childhood.
Factors include being born male, exposure to cigarette smoke during pregnancy, recreational drug use by the mother during pregnancy, and the mother having urinary tract infections or low iron levels during her pregnancy.
Next steps: Do keep in mind that this study is still investigative. It’s not conclusive.
“We know that certain events during our time in the womb can have long-lasting consequences for our health. But not many studies have tried to quantify just how useful prenatal information could be to predicting childhood ADHD symptoms.” Dr. Niamh Dooley, Psychiatry.
The Journal Development And Psychopathology published the findings: Predicting childhood ADHD-linked symptoms from prenatal and perinatal data in the ABCD cohort (Read it Here)
Doctor’s Expert Insights about Pregnancy Health and ADHD Health
Know this: “Managing anemia early in pregnancy is crucial for both mother and baby’s health. It’s important to watch for symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. If you notice any of these symptoms, make sure that you inform your healthcare team. As we say often, during pregnancy, mom’s health impacts baby’s health! Early detection and management of anemia can make a world of difference in your pregnancy journey.” Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.
Are Cutting Boards Harming Your Health by Releasing Chemicals?
In the news: New research is showing that cutting boards, often used in our kitchens, could be releasing tens of millions of tiny particles when we chop food items like carrots.
- Researchers show that food preparation utilizing wood and plastic boards could produce millions upon millions of microparticles a year.
- Cutting boards made from rubber, bamboo, wood, or plastic, tend to get “grooves and slash marks from mincing, slicing and chopping food.” And, this, in turn, leads to the release of these microparticles.
The good news here for Cape Girardeau: “…toxicity test(s) showed no substantial effect on mouse cell survival from polyethylene or wood microparticles released during chopping.”
“From the results, the team calculated that food preparation could produce 14 to 71 million polyethylene microplastics and 79 million polypropylene microplastics from their respective boards each year. The estimates could vary, depending on:
- An individual’s chopping style.
- The board material.
- The force needed to cut through foods.
- Whether ingredients are roughly or finely chopped.
- And how often a cutting board is used.” (Study Source Editorial)
The Journal Environmental Science And Technology published the findings: Cutting Boards: An Overlooked Source of Microplastics in Human Food? (Read it Here)
Living in Cape Girardeau, the following health facts impact your well-being directly!
Did you know there were 13153.0 deaths from cancer in Missouri in 2021?
Did you know there were 501.0 deaths from hypertension in Missouri in 2021?
9.8% of you in Cape Girardeau County have asthma.
14.9% of you in Cape Girardeau County lack insurance.
All of these variables play a role in your overall health.
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