The National Institute of Mental Health gives an overview of the symptoms associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and diagnostic approaches. Signs & Symptoms People with OCD generally: Have repeated thoughts or images about many […]
We frequently read theories on the causes of autism, but they often have a single focus such as genetics, or vaccines, or the age of the father. Now, scientist Helen Ratajczak, PhD, has completed a […]
Ever spill water on a new shirt or pants and watch it bead up instead of soak in? That’s because clothes are often treated with plasticizers to help prevent mold and hold the shape of […]
Due in part to lax laws in Calfornia limiting use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture, there has been growing concern about the effect on children. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), which are used as flame […]
Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins, though the presence of mold in a building does not necessarily mean that mycotoxins are present or that they are present in large quantities. More than 200 mycotoxins […]
We’ve previously informed readers of a family who discovered that their young son’s exposure to treated wood at home caused the development of Tourette syndrome tics. A new government report underscores previous information shared by […]
Chemical, Already Banned from Sippy Cups and Baby Bottles, Still Used in Soda Cans Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have revealed a significant association between obesity and children and adolescents with higher concentrations of […]
This letter requesting help was received by ACN Latitudes from a reader. Director, Sheila Rogers DeMare provides a response. Rosemary: I’m 22-years-old, and I’ve had tics since I was about 8-years-old. I don’t remember ever […]