Dec. 2nd, 2008
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Dec. 2nd, 2008 03:30 pm-
Babies born by Caesarean delivery are more likely to develop asthma than those delivered naturally, doctors say. Exposure to bacteria in the vagina during birth is thought to play a key role in priming the immune system, providing a defence against the development of allergies.
In Caesarean children, exposure to bacteria happens later and research has shown they have different intestinal flora and gut bacteria, suggesting the maturation of their immune systems is delayed. -
If you like your techno-thrillers realistic, then this true story of a massive vulnerability earlier in the year is very entertaining.
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Oooh - might actually be enough to get me using it!
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Nice interview that covers everything from the Alzheimers to writing - and includes some stuf I didn"t already know
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Neil Gaiman talks about why he supports the CBLDF in legally defending someone being prosecuted for owning manga containing underage sex.
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Awesome in its awfulness
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Including some things you might not already know
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Has some answers to questions I"ve been having recently.