Childhood Obesity Linked C'Section Births

A recent study found that children born by cesearean section are twice as likely to be obese in childhood.

The study from 1999-2005 involved 1,255 pairs of mothers and children. The mothers joined the study before 22 weeks of pregnancy.

The babies were measured and weighed at birth and at 3 years of age.

One in four of the deliveries were by cesearean section.


The study also fund that mothers delivered by cesearean tended to weigh more that those delivered vaginally.

Click here to read more about the study.

Are You a Go-Getter or Slacker at Work | EHS Today

If two co-workers exhibit different workplace behaviours, dopamine may be the cause.

For example if one is a go-getter and the other is slack and laid back, according to a recent study it may be due to dopamine levels being in different parts of the brain.

For the brain imaging study, researchers used 25 healthy volunteers age 18-29 to determine their willingness to work for money.

The participants were asked to perform different tasks worth $1 to $4.

Those who worked hard for rewards had a higher release of dopamine in one part of the brain, while those who didn't had a higher release in another part.

More on this report can be found at EHS Today:
Dopamine May Determine Whether You're a Go-Getter or Slacker at Work | EHS Today