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- Gestational Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Autism
Gestational diabetes during pregnancy increases the risk for future health problems among mothers and babies. Now a new study published in...
Heather JohnsonApril 15, 2015 - 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...
Press ReleaseApril 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...
Press ReleaseMarch 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...
Press ReleaseMarch 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...
Heather JohnsonMarch 25, 2015 - Parental Smoking Increases Risk of Heart Disease in Future Among Children
Parenting plays a significant role in the future health of children. Children exposed to parental smoking may have an increased risk...
Heather JohnsonMarch 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...
Press ReleaseMarch 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...
Heather JohnsonMarch 18, 2015 - Prenatal Exposure to Fire Retardants and Phthalates Linked to Autistic Features
Exposure to fire retardants and phthalates during pregnancy may increase the risk of autistic-like behaviors among children, concludes a new study...
Heather JohnsonMarch 10, 2015 - Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Cancer Risk Among Daughters
Smoking is a well-known risk factor for many complications during and health problems after pregnancy. Now a new study published in...
Heather JohnsonMarch 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...
Heather JohnsonMarch 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 &...
Heather JohnsonMarch 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...
Heather JohnsonMarch 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...
Heather JohnsonMarch 4, 2015 - Most Doctors Succumb to Delayed Vaccination Schedule Requests Despite Concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends fourteen vaccines for children between birth and age 6, with different...
Heather JohnsonMarch 3, 2015