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 >
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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Microbiomes: You’ve probably heard of these communities of largely helpful bacteria that colonize the gut or the skin. But a man’s semen has a microbiome of its own, and new research suggests it could play a role in fertility. Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles examined the microbiomes and sperm health of 73… read on > read on >
Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns. Children between the ages of 2 and 4 were more likely to have attention and behavioral problems if their mothers frequently used acetaminophen during pregnancy, researchers found.… read on > read on >
