“Stay in school” slogans tend to focus on the money, status and freedom that more education can provide. Now there’s another argument for getting as many degrees as you can — having a longer life. The higher a person’s level of education, the lower their risk of premature death, claims a new global study published… read on > read on >
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Toxic Metals Could Harm a Woman’s Ovaries
Exposure to toxic heavy metals could cause middle-aged women to have more health problems as they grow older, a new study finds. The study links toxic metal exposure to women having fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause. This condition — known as diminished ovarian reserve — could cause worse health problems during… read on > read on >
High-Tech Ultrasound Might Predict Risk for Premature Delivery
Ultrasound scans that pick up “microstructural” changes in a woman’s cervix could point to her having a higher risk for preterm birth, researchers report. The scans were done as early as week 23 of pregnancy and could help assess risks for “preemie” delivery, even among first-time moms. Between 10% and 15% of births occur before… read on > read on >
Nearly 65,000 Pregnancies From Rape Have Happened in States With Abortion Bans: Study
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDayNews) — In the 14 states with abortion bans, there have been nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape during the time since those bans went into place, a new study estimates. To arrive at that troubling number, researchers turned to data from federal surveys on crime and sexual violence. Their findings… read on > read on >
Women’s Anxiety Rose in States Affected by Fall of Roe v. Wade
Women are suffering more anxiety and depression in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study shows. The court’s Dobbs decision in June 2022 triggered laws banning abortion in 13 states. In the six months after, symptoms of anxiety and depression increased among women living in those states,… read on > read on >
Common Heart Drug Might Lower Anxiety in Kids With Autism
Could a blood pressure drug thats been around since the 1960s help ease anxiety in people with autism? That’s the main finding from a small study where 69 people between the ages of 7 and 24 who had autism were given the drug, called propranolol. “The findings show that propranolol could serve as a helpful… read on > read on >
COVID In Pregnancy Triples Baby’s Odds for Respiratory Illness
Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows. Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn’s risk of respiratory distress syndrome by sparking an “inflammatory cascade” in the infants that affected their breathing. “We found… read on > read on >
Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn’t Gone Away
The health dangers posed by colorful detergent pods continues to plague young children, a new study warns. U.S. poison control centers still receive one call every 44 minutes about a young child who’s been harmed through exposure to a liquid laundry detergent pod, researchers report. The steady stream of calls is evidence that voluntary standards… read on > read on >
‘Big Little Leap’ to Kindergarten an Important Milestone for Kids
Kindergarten might seem like child’s play, but embracing the adventure can play a key role in a kid’s future educational success, a new study finds. A successful early transition to kindergarten — what the researchers called the “big little leap” — can put a child firmly on the right path, researchers found. Kids who made… read on > read on >
Is Your Kid Gambling Online? Poll Shows Most Parents Wouldn’t Know
Think your kid is safe from exposure to gambling? Don’t bet on it. “Teens and young adults may have a difficult time going into a casino unnoticed but they have easy access to a variety of betting and gambling options,” said Sarah Clark, co-director of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. “This… read on > read on >