Shaped by life in the womb

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This article explores growing evidence that adult illnesses and conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer can be influenced and even caused by prenatal health. Research concerning the link between a fetus's exposure to toxins and general health while in the womb and the occurrence of adult disease is presented.

Author: Begley, Sharon, Check, Erika, Underhill, William, Davenport, John
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Health aspects, Fetus, Pregnant women, Prenatal influences

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The toll on our psyche

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The devastating psychological effects of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the US are discussed. The loss of a sense of security and control, and sudden awareness of vulnerability, are explored.

Author: Begley, Sharon, Check, Erika, Murr, Andrew, Springen, Karen, Abrahms, Sally, Scelfo, Julie, Chong, Jia-Rui
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
Psychological aspects, United States, Causes of, Cover Story, Crime, Public opinion, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Terrorism, Terrorists, Atrocities

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