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A Better Way to Help High-Risk Pregnant Smokers
June 21, 2012 — Cigarette smoking among drug dependent pregnant women is alarmingly high, estimated at 77 to 99 percent. Programs that treat pregnant patients for substance use disorders often fail to address ... > full story -
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Drug Combo Can Block Mother-to-Infant HIV Transmission, Study Suggests
June 20, 2012 — A two- or three-drug combination given within 48 hours of birth to infants born of HIV-positive mothers can reduce the risk of intrapartum HIV acquisition by about half, compared to AZT ... > full story -
Children Exposed to HIV in the Womb at Increased Risk for Hearing Loss
June 20, 2012 — Children exposed to HIV in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss by age 16 than are their unexposed ... > full story -
Low/moderate Drinking in Early Pregnancy Has No Adverse Effects on Children Aged Five, Study Suggests
June 19, 2012 — Low and moderate weekly alcohol consumption in early pregnancy is not associated with adverse neuropsychological effects in children aged five, suggests a series of new articles. However, high levels ... > full story -
Antibacterials in Personal-Care Products Linked to Allergy Risk in Children
June 19, 2012 — Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and ... > full story -
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Antioxidant Shown to Reduce Blindness Risk in Extremely Premature Babies
June 15, 2012 — A new study suggests that the antioxidant, rhSOD (recombinant human Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase), reduces the risk of developing ROP in extremely low gestational age ... > full story -
Breast Milk Kills HIV and Blocks Its Oral Transmission in Humanized Mouse
June 14, 2012 — Although breastfeeding is attributed to a significant number of HIV infections in infants, most breastfed babies are not infected with HIV, despite prolonged and repeated exposure. HIV researchers ... > full story -
Earlier Birth, at 37 Weeks, Is Best for Twins, Study Suggests
June 13, 2012 — Researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious ... > full story -
Group B Streptococcal Meningitis Has Long-Term Effects on Children's Developmental Outcomes
June 12, 2012 — Nearly one-half of infants with GBS meningitis experience developmental delays. According to the CDC, 25 percent of pregnant women carry GBS. It is routine for these women to receive antibiotics ... > full story -
It's All in the Name: Predicting Popularity Through Psychological Science
June 11, 2012 — Music has moved from grunge to hip-hop to indie rock. Low-carb is in. Low-fat is out. Styles change and fashions evolve. But why do some things become more popular than others? Popularity may seem ... > full story
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