Experts are also trying to find a way to make doctors realize that antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections such as the common cold. For those who already understand that concept, they want doctors to stop falsely portraying antibiotics as a cure in those cases to patients. United Press, September 26, 1999. Aerosols were also linked to a 19 percent increase in depression. Infants exposed to the products had 30 percent more ear infections and a 22 percent higher rate of diarrhea.
Researchers blame compounds such as xylene, ketones and aldehydes for the effect.
New Scientist, September 1, 1999. A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine 3 concludes that women can decrease their risk of heart disease by one third by regularly taking a brisk walk. The best results were seen in women who walked at a pace of at least 3 mph for a 30 minute time period, for a total workout of one to three hours per week. On average, the more time and energy put into the workout, the fewer cardiovascular incidents were noted. Other types of regular exercise showed similar, though not as consistent, results.