Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered why children with…
Maternal stress linked to earlier baby teeth
Children have 20 milk teeth, 10 in each jaw. This set of teeth is important for chewing and…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress
Researchers have shown that young rats fed a ketogenic diet – a diet with high fat and low…
Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…