02.27.07

Sex before peers linked to delinquency

Posted in Health at 9:45 pm by heaven

A U.S. study of more than 7,000 youth found that adolescents who had sex early showed a 20 percent increase in delinquent acts one year later.

Dried food on dishes harbors bacteria

Posted in Health at 9:24 pm by heaven

Leaving food on eating utensils and dishes could easily cause bacteria to grow on them, especially if it's moist, according to a U.S. study.

Community groups help elderly function

Posted in Health at 9:24 pm by heaven

U.S. elderly adults who continuously participate in community groups are often spared losses in psychological well-being.

A smoker has a greater risk of active TB

Posted in Health at 8:21 pm by heaven

People who smoke have a greater risk of becoming infected with tuberculosis and of having that infection turn into active TB disease, says a U.S. study.

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy

Posted in Health at 8:21 pm by heaven

Regular use of prenatal multivitamin supplements is not adequate to prevent vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women, says a U.S. study.

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