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Fever During Pregnancy More Than Doubles the Risk of Autism or Developmental Delay
Mothers who had fevers
during their pregnancies
were more than twice as
likely to have a child with
autism or developmental
... > full story
How Immune Cells Change Wiring of Developing Mouse Brain
Researchers have shown in
mice how immune cells in the
brain target and remove
unused connections between
brain cells during normal
development. This research
... > full story
GPS for the Brain: New Brain Map Developed
Researchers have developed a
map of the human brain that
shows great promise as a new
guide to the inner workings
of the body's most complex
and critical organ. ... > full story
Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children With Autism
Preliminary results from an
ongoing, large-scale study
shows that oxytocin -- a
naturally occurring
substance produced in the
brain and throughout the
... > full story
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Caesarean Section Delivery May Double Risk of Childhood Obesity: May Be Due to Different Gut Bacteria
May 23, 2012 — Caesarean section delivery may double the risk of subsequent childhood obesity, finds new ... > full story -
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The Goldilocks Effect: Babies Choose ‘Just Right’ Experiences
May 23, 2012 — Infants ignore information that is too simple or too complex, focusing instead on situations that are “just right,” according to a new study. Dubbed the “Goldilocks effect” by ... > full story -
Children's Body Fat Linked to Vitamin D Insufficiency in Mothers
May 23, 2012 — Children are more likely to have more body fat during childhood if their mother has low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy, according to scientists. Low vitamin D status has been linked to obesity ... > full story -
More Physical Education in Schools Leads to Better Grades, Study Suggests
May 23, 2012 — More physical education in schools leads to better motor skills and it can also sharpen students’ learning ability, new research shows. The differences are especially clear among ... > full story -
Socioeconomics May Affect Toddlers' Exposure to Flame Retardants: Hand Wipes Indicate PBDE Levels
May 23, 2012 — A study of toddlers suggests that exposure to potentially toxic flame-retardant chemicals may be higher in nonwhite toddlers than in white ... > full story -
Viral Infections in Infancy Not Linked to Childhood Wheezing, Study Suggests
May 23, 2012 — The number of viral infections during infancy is not associated with wheezing later in childhood, according to a new ... > full story -
Flu Shot During Pregnancy Shows Unexpected Benefits in Large Study
May 22, 2012 — Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the authors of a large population-based study examining the issue. Specifically, the study showed that ... > full story -
High Prevalence of Severe Asthma With Fungal Sensitization
May 22, 2012 — New research suggests that a significant proportion of children with asthma failing Step 4 or greater therapy may have severe asthma with fungal ... > full story -
Concentrated Saline Therapy Not Effective in Young Children With Cystic Fibrosis
May 21, 2012 — Inhaling concentrated saline (salt water) mist does not reduce how often infants and young children with cystic fibrosis need antibiotics for respiratory symptoms, according to new findings. This ... > full story -
Folic Acid May Reduce Some Childhood Cancers
May 21, 2012 — Folic acid fortification of foods may reduce the incidence of the most common type of kidney cancer and a type of brain tumors in children, finds a new study. Incidence reductions were found for ... > full storyMore:
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