folic acid could protect babies from neurodevelopmental disorders

Folic acid is important for pregnant women consumed folic acid deficiency can cause birth defects in babies. Recent research has found women who consume folic acid before and during pregnancy greatly reduces the risk to have children with severe language skills.

Folic acid has many benefits for pregnant women and their babies. Because folic acid can help baby's brain growth, and reduce the risk of Neural Tube Defects (NTD) in infants who are born and others.



"If compare with mothers who did not consume folic acid supplements, women who consume folic acid ranging from 4 weeks before pregnancy can reduce the risk of having children who will experience severe delays in language comprehension at age 3," the researchers said

This risk is reduced by half after the researchers controlled for other factors in the study. Other factors are controlled by the researchers in that study, among others:

•   Maternal education
•   Maternal weight
• Socio-demographic factors

Mothers who are taking other supplements, but not folic acid did not show a decrease in the risk of delays in infant language skills. This indicates that folic acid does have a unique effect on child development.

Although some medical research on the benefits of folic acid in protecting the fetus against neural tube defects has been widely publicized, but this study is further evidence that the supplements could protect babies from other neurodevelopmental disorders.

"We always recommend folic acid supplements. This is because foods fortified with folic acid although it gives a number of folic acid intake, but did not reach 400 micrograms. Therefore, experts suggest intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid for all women of childbearing age," said Dr. . Alan Fleischman, medical director at the March of Dimes.

Research has tracked about 0.5 percent of the 40,000 Norwegian children who have severe delays in language skills. Norwegian children are only able to make a single word or words that can be understood by others at the age of 3 years.

 

The Best Sleeping Position for Baby

Putting babies to sleep on the bed in the same room with parents is one of the safe sleep guidelines for infants. Sleep on his side make the baby is not safe from the risk of sudden death or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 1992 initially said that the baby should be placed in non-prone sleeping position to reduce sudden death (SIDS).

But this time the AAP recommends that babies should always sleep in the supine position and confirms that sleep on his side is not safe. When sleeping in a crib, also suggested there are no other objects except mattresses and bedding.

Indonesian Government Need to Give Attention for Teenager Problems

Not a few issues facing teens today, ranging from drug abuse, violence affecting sexually active until the unwanted pregnancy, abortion and HIV / AIDS. Unfortunately, this complex issue is often ignored by the government.

"Teenagers are not people who are outside the problem, but face many problems. Sexually transmitted diseases, HIV / AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, drug use, violence. In fact, not only teenagers, but children also experience it. This should be given due attention often ignored by the government as policy makers, "said Prof.. Dr. Muhadjir Darwin, MPA, Chairman of the Committee of 'The 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights in 2011', during a press conference at Graha Sabha Pramana, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/19/2011).

Be Careful of Anemia Symptom in Children

Parents sometimes do not realize the symptoms of anemia that appears in children, but if left untreated can cause adverse effects. For that watch out for symptoms of anemia in children.

"If a child is often lethargic, often sleepy, wants to sleep, lazy or eat a lot but thin body, it could be signs of anemia," says nutritionist Dr Saptawati Bardosono sidelines of a media workshop looming threat of Anemia in Children Indonesia Hotel Grand Sahid, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/18/2011).

Dr. Tati said children who eat a lot but why she still underweight the possibility of having worms, and worm infections are known to cause the child to be anemic.

This is because worms that is in the child's body takes nutrients that enter the body including iron, causing malnourished children.

A Drop of Milk Could Create an Organs

Stem cell technology or stem cell allows any cell transformed and developed into a tissue or even organs. Raw materials can not be derived from the placenta or bone marrow, are now breastfeeding (breast milk) can also be made stem cell research.

Scientists from the University of Western Australia (UWA) said the main advantages of stem cells from breast milk is much easier to obtain. How to get enough milk with a squeeze while the embryo, placenta or bone marrow should be through a more complicated procedure.

Although issued in the breast glands, stem cells from breast milk does not have to be developed into the breast tissue only. Just like most other sources of stem cells, stem cells from breast milk are also pluripotent in the sense can be developed into any network.

Professional hair stylist can Detect Cancer Skin

Professional hair stylist shave not only skilled, organize and blow hair only. Hair stylists can also serve as the front line of defense against skin cancer by examining the head of the customer if any suspicious spots that may not be known.

Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health gave a question to about 200 people a professional hair stylist in the Houston area related to their observations and recommendations regarding skin cancer.

Researchers found that about 40 percent of respondents said that they would see at least half of the scalp customer if there are spots and suspicious abnormalities. Almost 70 percent of them said that chances are they will provide to its customers that the cancer pamphlets.

"People often visit a professional hair stylist. This puts a hairdresser in a unique position to detect skin cancer in the neck, head, and scalp, an area that is sometimes overlooked by routine examination," said Allan Geller, MPH, one of the authors the study.

Spa Relaxation Can Transmit a Disease

Bad news for fans of the fish spa, relaxation is quite unique vehicle this could actually transmit the disease. According to recent research, dangerous viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C can be transmitted by fish-mediated.

Health protection agency in the UK, the Health Protection Agency recently warned that the fish spa can transmit Imunodeficiency Human Virus (HIV). Spa is done by soaking your feet in a tub of small fish that can also transmit hepatitis C.

1000 Case of Stroke Can Be Prevented With Blood thinning medicine

Stroke is a preventable disease. A neurologist in the UK said that about 1,000 cases of stroke each year could be prevented if a person is taking blood-thinning medication.

"We have too few patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) which is one risk factor for stroke get the care they need," said Prof. Martin Cowie of the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London

AF is a condition that can cause blood coagulation in the heart so as to form clots that then lead to a stroke. This situation could increase the risk of stroke by 20-fold.

Professor Cowie said there are massive improvements in treating high blood pressure and cholesterol (a risk factor for stroke). But no similar improvement in people with AF, because only 1 in 4 people diagnosed with AF who received thinning drug warfarin.

The nature of the blood-thinning drug is so powerful that can cause dangerous bleeding, so patients should continue to be monitored regularly in the hospital. As a result, sometimes doctors are reluctant to prescribe warfarin, ironically, especially in patients who are most at risk.

Snacking Habits Identical With Obesity

Undeniable snacking habits identical with obesity. More recently, researchers found that snacking habit is caused by too little protein in the diet. Then it ate a protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and nuts more will stop the habit of snacking.

Researchers from Cambridge University and the University of Sydney recruited 22 volunteers with healthy weight and aged between 18 and 51 years later asking them to stay and eat in a facility that has been provided.

The Activity of Bacteria Communicate With Each Other in Global Warming

Human activity has been frequently discussed as a cause of global warming (global warming). But who would have thought that bacterial activity was also contributed role in global warming. The activity of bacteria communicate with each other when other bacteria.

Global warming refers to an increase in average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans because of the effects involved. Most global warming caused by rising concentrations of greenhouse gases generated by human activities such as deforestation and fossil fuel use.

Investor Awaiting G20 meeting of the European settlement of the debt crisis,

Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) fell 14 points in the middle of a quiet transaction. Investors are still awaiting the results of the G20 meeting of the European settlement of the debt crisis.

Venturing weekend trading, stock index opened down this morning slim 3.469 points (0.10%) to the level of 3671.915. Global economic situation again shaken by lower ranking Spain made regional exchanges blush.

JCI movement was all thin and fluctuated, the index several times back and forth between red and green zones. The highest position that can be achieved today in the index 3688.140, while the lowest at 3662.108.

At the closing session of the trading on Friday (14.10.2011), JCI thinning 14.202 points (0.39%) to the level of 3661.182. While LQ 45 Index fell 2.477 points (0.38%) to a level of 649.575.

Investors are still waiting for action while awaiting the results of the G20 meeting was to discuss the handling of European debt crisis. Thus the value of transactions on the trading floor is not too crowded.

Trade today went pretty quiet with a frequency of 56,734 times on transaction volume reached 2.486 billion shares worth Rp 2.953 trillion. A total of 73 stocks rose, the remaining 105 shares fell, and 84 shares stagnant.

The transaction value is high because there is a purchase of shares in PT Bumi Resources Tbk (Bumi) on the market until the negotiation of Rp 1.61 trillion. It facilitated the transfer of shares of Credit Suisse (CS) and Deutsche Securities (DB).

Although tend to blush, not all the sectoral indices fell in the negative zone. Some sectors are still able to survive in the green zone on selective buying, such as agri sector indexes, and basic industries.

Foreign investors are still consistently invest in the domestic stock market. Until this afternoon, though thin, foreign investors recorded net purchases.

Negative sentiment from the European regional bourses beat up lying in the negative territory, but this morning there are those who are able to strengthen.

The following conditions bourses in Asia until this afternoon:

    Shanghai Composite Index dropped 26.76 points (1.10%) to a level of 2412.03.
    Hang Seng Index fell 261.64 points (1.39%) to as low as 18496.17.
    Nikkei 225 index fell 62.07 points (0.70%) to a level of 8761.18.
    Straits Times Index fell 5.91 points (0.22%) to a level of 2728.06.

The shares are up significantly and entered the ranks of top gainers among Supreme Cable (SCCO) up to Rp 500 to Rp 2,500, Indospring (inds) rose Rp 325 to Rp 3700, Astra Agro (Aali) up to Rp 300 to Rp 19,000, and Cement Gresik (SMGR) rose Rp 250 to Rp 8850.

While stocks are down quite deep and into the category of top losers among others Gudang Garam (GGRM) fell Rp 1,000 to Rp 57,950, Astra International (ASII) fell Rp 850 to Rp 67,050, HM Sampoerna (HMSP) fell Rp 750 to Rp 30,200, and Multibreeder (Mbai) dropped $ 700 to Rp 14,750.

Indonesia Have the Best Bank and Hold Crisis

Indonesia's economy by foreign considered among the best in the region and has proven resistant crisis. Indonesia's banking industry was judged the best in the region.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia said Tom Aaker, Indonesia's economy is currently shielded from the global crisis due to its strong domestic demand. So the crisis arising from the outside is not too disruptive domestic economic performance.

That's why Stanchart want to continue to develop its business in Indonesia more broadly. Stanchart is currently being ramped up financing or credit in the SME sector.

Negative news from Spain, JCI can be corrected Again

Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) yesterday closed up 39 points but was unable to maintain the highest level in 3700. Profit-taking after rising high enough to make JCI failed to maintain the best performance.

In trading on Thursday (13.10.2011), Jakarta Composite Index rose 39.453 points (1.08%) to the level of 3675.384. While LQ 45 Index rose 6.546 points (1.01%) to a level of 652.052.

Predicted continued profit taking on Friday trading (14/10/2011). Investors will take advantage of weaker regional markets to continue selling the shares, taking profits after a sharp rise earlier.

JCI Tend corrected

into day-to-8, CSPI still strong rally despite already seen some profit taking from the stock. In trading on 13 October, JCI closed up 39 pts and closed at 3.675 level (+1.1%). Net foreign-registered to buy quite high, amounting to Rp 934 billion. ASII, BDMN, and PTBA become market movers for the day. While the stocks that are defensive-stock such as TLKM, GGRM and UNVR corrected.  

Trading Idea The sectors are a major driver remains of the mining sector (especially its coal), banking, and ASII. For the coal sector, speculative buy for strengthening BYAN see his new ride one day. While the valuation, EARTH (P / E 11x) and PTBA (P / E 14x), still the most expensive. From the banking sector, as valuations are still attractive BBKP for their collection. Note also the Property sector. 

results of the Monetary Policy Report of Bank Indonesia

Global financial market turmoil impact to the local stock market. During the third quarter of 2011 foreign investors recorded net sales of Rp 500 billion shares, down compared to the previous quarter which recorded net buying of Rp 21.4 trillion.

Thus the results of the Monetary Policy Report of Bank Indonesia (BI) third quarter 2011

"Responding to increased external risk, investor portfolio adjustments nonresiden do with reducing their exposure in emerging markets," the report said.

Emitern mining and financial sectors have recorded the biggest selling pressure from non-resident investors. Plan some state enterprises to buy back shares when prices are low enough to be naturally self assessed stabilization in the domestic stock market.

Up to 104 points, JCI Parking Again in 3600

Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) rose high enough on the hunt for leading shares and tier two. This buying pushed the index back parking lot at 3600 levels.

While the rupiah against the U.S. dollar (U.S.) closed stagnant at Rp 8930 per U.S. dollar as the close of trading yesterday.

Venturing trading, stock index opened down 13.871 points, a thin (0.39%) to a level of 3517.882. Driven selloff occurred later than the completion of the debt crisis in Europe.

6 Signs People Need to Find a New Dentist

      

Diligent to the dentist necessarily good for oral health. But that's not enough to guarantee if a doctor is worth less. Here is an indication if you should need to seek the opinion of another dentist.
The signs of the patient need to find a new dentist are:


1. The dentist did not take a complete medical history before checking. "The first thing we did with patients before assessing their teeth problems are seen with a complete medical history. We need to know what happened with the whole patient," said Jeffrey Gross, DDS, a dentist who practices at The Healthy Smile in Ohio, the United States.
Drugs or certain conditions can affect a patient's reaction to dental treatment, so it is important for your dentist to find out what happened to the patient's body.

Why Mouth Itching after Eating?

Some people sometimes feel like a tingling or itchy mouth after eating fruits and vegetables. Causes of mouth itching could be due to an allergy to the content of these foods is called oral allergy syndrome (oral allergy syndrome).

"Oral allergy syndrome is also called pollen-food allergy syndrome can cause these symptoms, in some cases can even cause swelling in the throat, fevers or worse," said Dr. Manny Alvarez
 
Dr. Alvarez said this reaction because of certain proteins that are found in fruits or vegetables. For example, people who are allergic to ragweed allergy is likely when eating melon, if allergic to birch pollen in it will appear in the mouth itch when eating an apple.

Oral sensitivity tends to evolve over time along with frequent exposure to allergens such proteins, because it's generally the people affected by this oral allergy syndrome, aged 20-30s years.

Working Behind the Desk Can Make Shorten Your age

While browsing find  a pretty good article, especially for people who often work behind the desk (the computer), his article as follows. Hope it helps big smile

Research over the past 20 years in the U.S. showed that men are more sitting at the computer, probably shorter than the old without any sports. a Research conducted to observe the lifestyles and patterns sports 17 thousand respondents consisting of an alumnus of the University of Harvard. U.S.

Research shows how important sport and exercise with moderate intensity, such as jogging about 4 miles a day, not only improves fitness, but also adds age, wow.

Get a greater chance of long-lived by Sunbathing

Got white skin is a woman most desires, so that not a few who always avoid the sun. Whereas dark-skinned woman sunbathing due to frequent more fortunate, because it has a greater chance of long-lived.

As we know, sunlight is the main energy source to convert provitamin D is found in skin tissues to vitamin D. In humans, nearly 90 percent of the formation of vitamin D was facilitated by the sun.

A professor of oncology at Lund University in Sweden, Hakan Olsson said the vitamin is not only good for bones but also can prevent many deadly diseases. Among blood clots in the legs or the so-called vein thromboses.