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Prenatal DHA Reduces Early Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight
February 25, 2013 — Infants of mothers who were given 600 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy weighed more at birth and were less likely to be very low birth weight and born before 34 weeks ... > full story -
Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth, Study Finds
February 25, 2013 — Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost for early detection of the still poorly ... > full story -
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Pain from the Brain: Diseases Formerly Known as 'Hysterical' Illnesses
February 25, 2013 — Psychogenic diseases, formerly known as "hysterical" illnesses, can have many severe symptoms such as painful cramps or paralysis, but without any physical explanation. However, new research suggests ... > full story -
Cooling May Prevent Trauma-Induced Epilepsy
February 21, 2013 — In the weeks, months and years after a severe head injury, patients often experience epileptic seizures that are difficult to control. A new study in rats suggests that gently cooling the brain after ... > full story -
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Molecular System That Could Help Develop Potential Treatments for Conditions Such as Alzheimer's Disease Identified
February 21, 2013 — Scientists have identified the molecular system that contributes to the harmful inflammatory reaction in the brain during neurodegenerative diseases. An important aspect of chronic neurodegenerative ... > full story -
Human Heart Tissue Development Slower Than Other Mammals
February 20, 2013 — The walls of the human heart are a disorganized jumble of tissue until relatively late in pregnancy, despite having the shape of a fully functioning heart, according to a pioneering ... > full story -
Signaling Pathway Linked to Fetal Alcohol Risk: Molecular Switch Promises New Targets for Diagnosis and Therapy
February 20, 2013 — Scientists have identified a molecular signaling pathway that plays an important role in the development of fetal alcohol spectrum ... > full story -
Fragile X Makes Brain Cells Talk Too Much
February 20, 2013 — The most common inherited form of mental retardation and autism, fragile X syndrome, turns some brain cells into chatterboxes, scientists report. The extra talk may make it harder for brain cells to ... > full story -
Reduced Risk of Preterm Birth for Pregnant Women Vaccinated During Pandemic Flu
February 19, 2013 — Pregnant women who received the H1N1 influenza vaccine during the 2009 pandemic were less likely to have premature babies, and their babies weighed more on ... > full story -
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Abnormal Growth Regulation May Occur in Children With Heart Defects
February 19, 2013 — The poor growth seen in children born with complex heart defects may result from factors beyond deficient nutrition. A new study by pediatric researchers suggests that abnormalities in overall growth ... > full story
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