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Against the backdrop of growing evidence that American girls are beginning pubertal changes at an ever-earlier age, a controversial researcher has found evidence that babies who fail to make a powerful early connection to their first caregiver are more likely to enter puberty early. |
In a study published this week in Psychological Science, an international team of psychologists set out to explore how circumstances of early childhood, in combination with evolutionary pressures, may help explain findings that many girls in the United States are beginning the process of sexual maturation as young as 7... |
Both early puberty and poor infant attachment raise concerns. Girls who reach puberty earlier are at higher risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer, and are likely to engage in sexual activity earlier, bringing a higher risk of sexually transmitted disease and early pregnancy. Poorer attachment to a caregiver ... |
The researchers note that other factors are implicated in the trend of earlier onset of puberty in girls, including better nutrition, higher rates of obesity and possible environmental exposures. They suggest that infant bonding may be one -- heretofore unrecognized -- influence among many. |
The study also breaks down barriers between two very different realms of psychology--attachment theory and evolutionary psychology. |
Regardless of when their mothers entered puberty -- a powerful inherited influence on a female's sexual maturation -- the researchers found that the more insecurely attached to her mother a baby girl was at 15 months, the earlier she would begin pubertal changes and the earlier she would mature sexually. Compared with ... |
Belsky has spurred controversy with studies suggesting that long hours of childcare for infants and young children outside the home may weaken a child's attachment to his or her primary caregiver -- usually Mom -- and negatively affect the child's later behavior at school. The importance of an infant's attachment to Mo... |
"This apparent accelerating of attachment insecurity that we discerned ... necessitates a rethinking of the functional significance of the secure and insecure attachments that figure so prominently in the study of human development," the authors wrote. |
In other words, according to the researchers, forging a powerful emotional bond with your baby girl may help to assure more than her emotional health. It might influence her physical health as well. |
Founder of Pershing Square Capital Management plans to make a fortune with a big stake in retail giant Target. |
Interpublic CEO dodges a bullet by hanging onto the U.S. portion of Johnson & Johnson’s media-buying business. |
Chicago Merc CEO’s nifty moves – and perseverance – help him win the battle for the CBOT. |
Goodbye, Ritz. Hello, big house. The former press baron is convicted and faces 35 years in the slammer. |
Jones Apparel Group CEO gets blamed for $1 billion loss in annual sales and is forced out. |
Whole Foods co-founder may lose job – as well as acquisition of Wild Oats Markets – after moronic Internet stunt. |
Refrigerant poisoning can occur if a person inhales or consumes the chemicals — also known by the brand name of Freon — from cooling appliances, such as refrigerators and air conditioners. |
Accidental refrigerant poisoning is rare but can occur when a person works directly with cooling chemicals. Poisoning is more common in people who use the substance as a recreational drug. |
Mild exposure to Freon in a well-ventilated area is usually not serious, including having a small amount on the skin or having a localized leak in the home. However, if a person notices symptoms of refrigerant poisoning, they should contact their doctor or emergency service immediately. |
In this article, learn about the symptoms of refrigerant poisoning, as well as how to treat and prevent it happening. |
Toxicity warnings on tubes of hazardous chemical substances. |
Refrigerant poisoning happens when a person inhales chemicals used in cooling appliances. |
Certain appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and freezers, contain chemicals called fluorinated hydrocarbons. People often refer to these chemicals as Freon, which is a leading brand name. |
Freon is a dangerous substance. This almost odorless and tasteless gas can cause severe symptoms if a person inhales too much at once. |
Because refrigerants cut off the oxygen supply, some people use the gas to get high. This is very dangerous, as breathing in refrigerants in high concentrations or large amounts can lead to death. |
If a person suspects they have inhaled refrigerants accidentally, they should contact the emergency services immediately. |
Symptoms of refrigerant poisoning vary based on exposure. If exposure happens accidentally due to a leaking appliance in a well-ventilated area, poisoning is not likely to occur. |
Accidental poisoning is rare. Most cases of poisoning occur due to intentional exposure when someone wants to get high, or they inhale the gas in an enclosed space. |
Learn about the signs of a gas leak, including the smell and symptoms in people and pets. |
Accidental exposure can cause refrigerant poisoning. |
The most common cause of refrigerant poisoning is substance abuse. Refrigerants are easy to obtain because of their low cost and use in many appliances. |
A person may use a rag, a small container, bag, or an appliance soaked with refrigerant chemicals to get high. |
Freon is one of several common inhalants used by teens and adults with the aim of getting a high from the fumes. Inhaled substances usually have short-lasting effects, so it is not uncommon for a person to inhale several deep breaths in a row to extend the high. Taking multiple breaths also substantially increases the ... |
Though not as common, it is possible to get refrigerant poisoning from accidental exposure. This is most likely to occur if a person works in a facility that uses refrigerants. |
Accidental exposure may also occur from working on products that contain the chemicals. |
It is not likely that a person will develop poisoning from a leaking home appliance, assuming it is in a well-ventilated area. |
It is vital to call the emergency service or Poison Control in the United States, which runs a 24-hour telephone guidance service for poisoning emergencies, if a person is showing signs of refrigerant poisoning. |
If possible, a bystander should help a person move to a well-ventilated area or outdoors where they can get fresh air while waiting for the ambulance. |
In the emergency room, doctors will monitor a person's heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. |
Direct treatment will attempt to fix any internal or external damage from the poisoning. |
There are currently no drugs available to treat the poisoning directly. |
Also, doctors do not have a formal way to diagnose the condition, but they will administer treatment if they expect or can confirm exposure to refrigerants. |
People abusing refrigerants may use spray cans to inhale the chemicals. |
Preventing refrigerant poisoning focuses on stopping or preventing drug abuse. |
People should secure any appliances that contain refrigerants and lock up refrigerants that are in storage so that they are not accessible unintentionally. |
It is also crucial for parents, teens, and professionals who work with children to recognize the signs of inhalant abuse. |
Being educated about the dangers of refrigerant poisoning can also help stop people from inhaling coolant chemicals for the first time. |
If a person suspects someone they know is abusing refrigerants, they can call the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator from the National Institute on Drug Abuse at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). |
Alternatively, they may also visit www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov for more information. |
Behavioral health facilities can help treat a person's addiction and help identify and treat any other underlying health problems, such as anxiety or depression. |
To help prevent accidental poisoning, a person or company working with refrigerants can take steps to make their workplace safer. |
People working with refrigerants should only do so in a well-ventilated area. They should also take precautionary measures to avoid exposure to the skin. |
It is important for people working with refrigerants to following all guidelines and procedures. They should receive training on how to safely handle chemicals before using them. |
Deliberately inhaling refrigerants is very dangerous. It is possible for someone to die even if it is their first time using the substance. Damage to the lungs or brain can be irreversible. |
If a person seeks medical attention immediately after accidental exposure, they have a better chance of recovering. |
A person using refrigerants for recreational purposes can seek help from a doctor or drug abuse specialist. |
Fletcher, Jenna. "What to know about Freon poisoning." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 17 Jun. 2018. Web. |
Harare - Britain's new Ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson presented her credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare today. |
"I am delighted to begin work today as Britain's ambassador to Zimbabwe. I look forward to working with Zimbabwe to further strengthen the ties between our two countries, for the mutual benefit of both our peoples. |
"The UK wants to see Zimbabwe succeed. I'd like to underline the UK's willingness to do all it can to help Zimbabwe along the path to a brighter and more prosperous future for all its citizens, based on genuine political and economic reforms and respect for human rights. |
A senior UK civil servant, Ambassador Robinson arrived in Zimbabwe earlier this week. In her previous assignment she was Executive Director for the UK at the World Bank Group in Washington DC. She has 18 years of experience in the development sector, both in the UK's Department of International Development and in the U... |
Ambassador Robinson holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in International Development from Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University and a BA from Oxford University. |
Bethlehem police on Monday officially charged Michael B. Lindgren — the man they say brutally beat his parents, killing his 77-year-old mother and severely injuring his father — with homicide. |
Lindgren, 51, had been charged with two counts each of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment after the Aug. 21 attack. His mother later died from the injuries. |
During a video arraignment at Northampton County Prison, police withdrew one charge of attempted homicide and upgraded it to homicide, which means Lindgren will have no chance at bail. |
Shirley Lindgren, a longtime member of the Bethlehem Garden Club described as a "gentle soul" by a friend, died the day after the attack, officials said. Her husband, John Ralph Lindgren, 78, is improving at St. Luke's University Hospital-Fountain Hill, police say. |
Michael Lindgren told police his parents had been "ripping him off" and he "had to kill them," according to court records. |
Court records also show that Lindgren faced mental-health and substance-abuse problems at least as early as the 1990s. |
"This young man has special needs; rehabilitation should enhance his ability to become a contributing member of the community," Dr. Ruth Spears of Bethlehem wrote in 1991 after the then-29-year-old Lindgren was arrested for a second offense of drunken driving. |
Lindgren was sentenced to at least 30 days of alcohol inpatient treatment after pleading guilty. He said in a legal filing at the time that he had drunk four quarts of beer before being pulled over in front of his home in Bethlehem. |
Lindgren said he was unemployed, but held a bachelor of science degree from Penn State University, which he had attended from 1984 to 1988. |
According to court records, Lindgren received disability payments of $500 a month. The paperwork referenced a second hospitalization in 1993, when Lindgren was at 1st Hospital of Wyoming Valley, a private psychiatric facility in Luzerne County. |
BRENDAN RODGERS has finally secured a deal to bring Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno to Anfield after THREE months of haggling. |
The Kop boss has been chasing the Spanish defender's signature all summer as he looks for someone to rival Jose Enrique for the left-back spot. |
And he is now set to make Moreno his EIGHTH signing of the summer after the 22-year-old pulled out of last night's Uefa Super Cup clash with Real Madrid to travel to Merseyside for a medical. |
Rodgers was forced to use right-backs Jon Flanagan and Glen Johnson on the left side of defence for large parts of last season after Enrique's season was ended by a knee injury in October. |
Loanee Aly Cissokho filled in on occasions, but struggled to adapt to life at Anfield during his 12 months in the north west. |
That made Moreno's signature a top priority this summer, as Rodgers looks to build a side capable of challenging in the Champions League. |
Moreno follows Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Emre Can, Lazar Markovic, Dejan Lovren, Divock Origi and Javi Manquillo in making the switch to Merseyside this summer. |
The study, completed by University of Michigan researchers, MaryCarol Hunter, Brenda Gillespie and Sophie Yu-Pu Chen, was released Thursday. |
At least that much time a day spent outside that can help reduce stress hormone levels, according to a new study. |
The study, completed by University of Michigan researchers, MaryCarol Hunter, Brenda Gillespie and Sophie Yu-Pu Chen, was released Thursday. It concluded that an efficient "nature pill" — 20 to 30 minutes walking, sitting or completing a physical activity outside or interacting with nature — can reduce health issues su... |
Hunter said the study was developed for health care practitioners to utilize when giving patients a "nature-pill prescription." |
"For a while, people have been trying to put a number on how much nature is needed," Hunter told the Free Press Thursday. "Health care professionals have different answers." |
About 44 people from Ann Arbor participated in an eight-week summer study in June 2014 and had a nature experience three times a week. |
Hunter said the participants were allowed to decide what they did and where they went to be in tune with nature. She, Chen and Gillespie concluded 20 minutes because statistics showed a graduate decrease in stress. But they also noticed a dramatic decrease in stress after an additional 10 minutes. |
"Thirty minutes is the ideal time for the greatest stress reduction. But 20 minutes is sufficient," she said. |
The biggest challenge for people is commitment, Hunter said, and choosing to stop what they're doing to enjoy the outdoors for 20 minutes a day. But Hunter said any time away from busy schedules and cellphones can improve an individual's health. |
"Start with five minutes and see where it takes you," she said. |
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Thursday as traders digested the release of data and earnings. |
Dow futures traded more than 100 points lower, while S&P and Nasdaq futures fell 13.75 and 32 points, respectively. |
Infosys is among the companies due to report after the bell. Friday will see Citigroup, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo report. Delta Air Lines reported mixed results Thursday, with earnings per share beating expectations while revenues missed. Winnebago also posted quarterly results before the bell. |
On the data front, jobless claims held at a 43-year low last week, while U.S. import prices rose less than expected. Export prices, meanwhile, rose 0.3 percent. |
Thursday will also see Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker speak on the economic outlook at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. |
In Europe, the pan-European Stoxx-600 index was 1.14 percent lower on Thursday. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.39 percent lower. The Shanghai Composite in China closed 0.09 percent higher. |
In oil markets, Brent crude traded at $51.69 a barrel on Thursday, down 0.23 percent, while U.S. crude was around $50.05 a barrel, down 0.25 percent, after breaking below the key $50 mark. |
Wade says he follows his mother’s advice most. “What my mother always told me is, ‘No matter what, always tell your kids how much you love them. Always tell your kids how great they are. You don’t want them hearing it from or searching for it from somewhere else.’” He says he’s excited to have that opportunity to tell ... |
U.S. stock futures traded lower in early pre-market trade. Data on nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate for August will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET. Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren is set to speak in Boston at 8:30 a.m. ET, while Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester will speak ... |
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 36 points to 25,989, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 index futures traded fell 3.75 points to 2,875.25. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index declined 12.50 points to 7,445.00. |
Oil prices traded higher as Brent crude futures rose 0.13 percent to trade at $76.60 per barrel, while US WTI crude futures gained 0.16 percent to trade at $67.88 a barrel. The Baker Hughes North American rig count report for the latest week is schedule for release at 1:00 p.m. ET. |
European markets were lower today, with the Spanish Ibex Index falling 0.69 percent, STOXX Europe 600 Index dropping 0.24 percent and German DAX 30 index dropping 0.26 percent. The UK's FTSE index was trading lower by 0.88 percent, while French CAC 40 Index fell 0.17 percent. |
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