Research has suggested that kids born to moms who had the flu or another infection during pregnancy may be more likely to have autism, but a new study implies infection may not be the cause after all. “We found no evidence to suggest that infections contracted by mothers during pregnancy would cause autism in the… read on > read on >
A history of migraine headaches could make a woman more prone to pregnancy complications, such as issues with blood pressure or preterm birth, according to a new study. “We now know migraines may be an underrecognized risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes,” said study co-author Dr. Natalie Bello, director of hypertension research in the Smidt… read on > read on >
Updated COVID-19 booster shots that target Omicron variants are rolling out across the United States, and a new study argues they’re coming at just the right time. Protective antibody levels tend to decline by at least 15% each month after a person receives a single COVID booster shot, researchers report. That said, getting a new… read on > read on >
Though the risk appears small, a new review suggests that, in rare instances, monkeypox may trigger serious neurological complications, including seizures and brain inflammation. The finding is based on a look at 19 studies conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom and across Africa. All of the investigations worked with data collected before the… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state emergency after finding evidence of continued community spread of poliovirus. Public health officials have detected the virus in a fourth county, Nassau in Long Island, which follows cases detected in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. That sample was linked… read on > read on >
A frequently used screening test for autism creates a gender gap that could hinder diagnosis and treatment for women and girls, a new study suggests. Researchers who study autism have been working to include more women and girls in their studies in recent years. Still, the majority of these studies consistently include few or no… read on > read on >
The number of babies born with a virus that commonly causes birth defects may have dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests. That was true in Minnesota, the first state to start screening all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). In the five years leading up to the pandemic, about 1 in every 200… read on > read on >
Helping a child deal with a weight issue, while avoiding negativity about their body image, can be challenging, one expert says. Yet, obesity affects 20% of American children, causing harm to physical and mental health. Dr. Marsha Novick, medical director of the Healthy Weight Program for Children and Teens at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital,… read on > read on >
A second person in the United States infected with monkeypox has died in California. As in the earlier case in Texas, public health officials are investigating what role the virus may have played in the death of this second patient. “We will be doing an autopsy. So, it does take time for those results to… read on > read on >
Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests. “The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of living an active lifestyle,” said study… read on > read on >
