A big misconception: Prenatal care follows pregnancy
It's never too early to get good advice from a physician when it comes to prenatal care. It should even come before you need it. "The best piece of advice to give somebody who is planning a pregnancy is to actually be seen (by a doctor) before they get … See all stories on this topic »
Smoking Linked to Worse Outcomes in Joint Replacement
By Dorothy Foltz-Gray 4/30/12 Two studies presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon highlight the dangers that smoking poses to patients receiving total knee or hip implants. The first study looked at more than … See all stories on this topic »
VIEWPOINTS: Smoke-free air is a matter of social justice, equality
By Special to The Birmingham News By Michael Hansen 'Smoke' billows from a visual aid demonstrating the effect of secondhand smoke on children during a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. (Press-Register/Mike Kittrell) On April 16 …
Recently, a mom in the neighborhood approached me about a parent smoking at the school-appointed bus stop. Her husband politely asked the dad smoking at the school bus stop to refrain or move farther away. The response was not pleasant or respectful. See all stories on this topic »
Quit smoking: side effects, what are they and Tips to avoid them …
Many people really want and intend to quit smoking. They start on their journey only to have the dreaded side effects stop them in their tracks. Then all their good … smokingsurvivor.com/?p=22
The singer-and-rapper – who has previously admitted to once smoking heroin but not enjoying it – thinks the best way to educate children about the dangers of drug use is to talk about it from an experienced perspective. He said: ''One way of educating …
However, the PHA also says the overall prevalence of smoking in Northern Ireland is still high, and work must continue to encourage and assist people to quit. The Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order came into effect on 30 April 2007, and banned smoking in … See all stories on this topic »
Mom's Stress During Pregnancy Can Affect Baby's Iron Levels …
Well-known risk factors of poor iron status in infants are maternal iron deficiency, maternal diabetes, smoking during pregnancy, preterm birth and low birth weight. The study, conducted by researchers from Ashkelon Academic College and … No Camels