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Witnessing Drug Problems or Domestic Violence Causes Greater Asthma Incidence (Press Release)No home is perfect, but dysfunction in the home is now revealed to be especially dangerous for children at risk for...
April 2, 2015
ASHG and ESHG Issue Position Statement on Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (Press Release)Two of the world’s largest professional societies of human geneticists have issued a joint position statement on the promise and challenges...
March 30, 2015
Number of Births May Affect Future Heart Health Among Mothers (Press Release)Women who give birth to four or more children are more likely to have cardiovascular changes that can be early indicators...
March 26, 2015- Report Warns of Serious Health Risks of Online Breast Milk
“Breast is best,” argues the well-known breastfeeding adage. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months...
March 25, 2015 
Parental Smoking Increases Risk of Heart Disease in Future Among ChildrenParenting plays a significant role in the future health of children. Children exposed to parental smoking may have an increased risk...
March 24, 2015
Fewer Multiple Births Could Reduce Autism Risk in ART Children (Press Release)In a paper published online on Thursday, March 19, 2015, scientists report that the incidence of diagnosed autism was twice as...
March 23, 2015- Longer Breastfeeding Linked to Higher Intelligence, Longer Schooling, and Greater Earnings Among Adults
In the short term, breastfeeding decreases the prevalence of infectious diseases and mortality them among infants. But what about long term...
March 18, 2015 
Prenatal Exposure to Fire Retardants and Phthalates Linked to Autistic FeaturesExposure to fire retardants and phthalates during pregnancy may increase the risk of autistic-like behaviors among children, concludes a new study...
March 10, 2015
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Cancer Risk Among DaughtersSmoking is a well-known risk factor for many complications during and health problems after pregnancy. Now a new study published in...
March 9, 2015- Antibiotics During Pregnancy Increase Risk of Asthma
Mothers of children at increased risk for developing asthma should avoid antibiotics during pregnancy, says a new study published in the...
March 6, 2015 - Infant Gut Bacteria Linked to Food Sensitization
As research continues to reveal the protective benefits of the gut microbiota, a recent study published in the journal Clinical &...
March 5, 2015 - FDA Warns Against Keepsake Ultrasounds
Once only a tool that could provide doctors with vital information about the condition of an unborn baby, ultrasounds have entered...
March 4, 2015 - Acetaminophen Risks Underestimated, Says Review Study
Acetaminophen, or Tylenol, is the most widely used over-the-counter and prescription pain medication worldwide. Although the mechanism behind the painkilling effect...
March 4, 2015 
Most Doctors Succumb to Delayed Vaccination Schedule Requests Despite ConcernsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends fourteen vaccines for children between birth and age 6, with different...
March 3, 2015
Bariatric Surgery Affects Risk of Pregnancy ComplicationsObesity is a known risk factor for complications during pregnancy and birth such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, stillbirth, macrosomia, and birth...
March 2, 2015
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