http://www.womensarticles.com en-us editorial@womensarticles.com A Cornell University study that was recently conducted determined that allergies may be protecting the body from developing certain types of cancers by expelling toxic particles away from the body. The study included a reexamination of approximately 65... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_691434_23.html 22nd November 2008 A recent study developed by the University of Texas Medical School, found that infants who received an early and aggressive form of a jaundice treatment had less signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury-related issues in the future, according to an ar... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_691271_23.html 22nd November 2008 According to a recent issue of the British medical journal, The Lancet, researchers have been studying the effect of chemotherapy on mesothelioma. 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According to the National Institute of Neurolo... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_554387_23.html 11th June 2008 Silicosis is an extremely preventable condition and those working in and around silica at the workplace must know their rights as employees as well as if and when an employer disregards safety and is negligent on silicosis prevention. What Should Emplo... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_551837_15.html 05th June 2008 Scientists are continually doing research as to if certain demographics are at more of a risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) than other individuals. It may seem as though mere statistics mean nothing but in actuality, the link is becoming stronger as to... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_551338_23.html 05th June 2008 Welding is the joining of metals by applying heat, sometimes with pressure and sometimes with an intermediate or filler metal having a high melting point. 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