Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use every day, but a new analysis confirms their link to a higher risk for preterm births. The largest study to date on the topic analyzed data from over 6,000 pregnant women in the United States to better understand the… read on > read on >
As rates of teenage anxiety and depression climb in the United States, parents and teachers are rushing to solve the mental health crisis. Some have proposed mindfulness training in schools as a therapeutic tool, but a review of studies out of the United Kingdom indicates it may be time to consider other options. For the… read on > read on >
Preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study. Preemies have a higher risk of doing poorly in math, reading and other academic skills, previous studies have shown. They’re also at greater risk for ADHD. But starting them off with… read on > read on >
From the ongoing pandemic and the monkeypox outbreak to the charged political landscape, New York City mom and entrepreneur Lyss Stern has been increasingly anxious. Stern worries that she will pass all of this fretting down to her 8-year-old daughter, and a new study suggests she just might. “Children may be more likely to learn… read on > read on >
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to ban abortion isn’t expected to have an immediate effect on in vitro fertilization, according to an analysis by the nation’s leading reproductive health society. However, the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade opens up a host of knotty moral and ethical questions regarding the storage and… read on > read on >
Had COVID? You might want to clean your freezer out. A new study suggests that cousins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to 30 days. The research — prompted by COVID outbreaks in Asia in which packaged meat was suspected as the virus’ source — was conducted on… read on > read on >
The COVID pandemic has eaten into the progress made against drug-resistant infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency reported that hospital-related infections and deaths grew by 15% during the pandemic’s first year, 2019 to 2020. The increase owes to antimicrobial resistance — bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites changing to… read on > read on >
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America’s leading cancer societies warn. About one in every 1,000 women who are pregnant will wind up being diagnosed with cancer, said Lisa Coussens, president of the American Association for Cancer… read on > read on >
Drinking by yourself may have lifelong consequences, especially if the habit begins early in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood greatly increases risk for alcohol use disorder later on and the risk for women is especially worrisome. Alcohol abuse causes more than 3 million deaths a… read on > read on >
Pediatricians may become the trusted middle men between gun owners and non-gun owners when it comes to talks about gun safety, a new study shows. University of Pennsylvania researchers found parents were more open to politically sensitive discussions about gun locks and other gun safety measures when a child’s doctor was involved. The study offers… read on > read on >
