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Research finds children living at high altitude at higher risk of mental development delays

(Medical Xpress)—George Wehby from the University of Iowa has been conducting a study to discover adverse mental development effects on toddlers and babies due to living at high altitudes. He's found, as ...

Pediatrics created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

Breech births cause more problems for moms and babies when water breaks early

(Medical Xpress)—Breech births increase the risk of complications for the mother and baby when the amniotic sac ruptures early. These findings were presented today by a researcher from Loyola University Health System at ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

BPA's real threat may be after it has metabolized

Bisphenol A or BPA is a synthetic chemical widely used in the making of plastic products ranging from bottles and food can linings to toys and water supply lines. When these plastics degrade, BPA is released ...

Health created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Uruguay poised to legalize abortion

(AP)—Uruguay's congress appeared ready on Tuesday to legalize abortion, a groundbreaking move in Latin America, where no country save Cuba has made abortions accessible to all women during the first trimester ...

Health created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Nutrient in eggs and meat may influence gene expression from infancy to adulthood

Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician's ...

Genetics created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Maternal drinking during pregnancy can damage the earliest fetal learning

Habituation refers to the ability of an organism to stop responding to repeated stimulation. A new study has examined the impact of maternal drinking on fetal habituation or learning abilities while still residing in the ...

Addiction created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Aubagio approved for multiple sclerosis

(HealthDay)—Aubagio (teriflunomide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Medications created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Appellate court: Idaho abortion law likely illegal

(AP)—The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says some Idaho abortion laws are likely unconstitutional, including one barring medication-induced abortions. But the judges didn't pass judgment on Idaho's fetal pain law, saying ...

Other created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brazil abortion stirs controversy

A Sao Paulo court allowed a woman to abort a four-month-old malformed fetus despite Brazil law only granting abortions in cases of rape or when the mother's life is in danger, local media said Sunday.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

European court nixes Italy embryo screening ban

(AP)—Italy's ban on screening embryos for diseases before they are implanted in a womb violates the rights of a couple whose first child was born with cystic fibrosis, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday.

Other created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers reveal new mechanism behind more male autism

(Medical Xpress) -- New University of Otago research into two sex hormones released by the testes of male fetuses and boys may help solve the enduring mystery of why autism is much more common in boys than ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Researchers find evidence of link between immune irregularities and autism

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) pioneered the study of the link between irregularities in the immune system and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism a decade ago. Since ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Standing for long periods during pregnancy may curb fetal growth

Standing for long periods during pregnancy may curb the growth of the developing fetus, suggests research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Women with smaller-than-average fetuses may face heart problems

(Medical Xpress) -- Women pregnant with smaller-than-average fetuses may also need to worry about their long-term cardiovascular health risks, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s ...

Cardiology created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blood test for pregnant women could predict risk of having dangerously small babies

Researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) have found a protein in the blood of pregnant women that can predict if they are likely to have a fetus that doesn't grow ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast