UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas with limited sunshine, a study suggests. Aug 14, 2024 0 29
Chemicals in makeup, sunscreen may raise odds for dangerous pregnancy complication Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns. Aug 14, 2024 0 58
New research identifies early sensorimotor markers for autism spectrum disorder A study published in the journal iScience has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ... Aug 14, 2024 0 36
Researchers find possible inaccuracies in crash-reported child passenger injuries Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data that might paint an incomplete or inaccurate ... Aug 14, 2024 0 20
Recalibrating principles of epigenetic aging clocks in human health As detailed in the opening of this editorial, DNA methylation-based epigenetic clocks are used as biomarkers of biological age in human health. Multiple epigenetic clocks have rapidly emerged in the past decade by modeling ... Aug 14, 2024 0 38
Q&A: How opioid treatment can keep newborns out of foster care Opioid-exposed newborns were 41% more likely to be discharged home from the hospital with their biological mother when the mothers receive medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, according to a study published ... Aug 14, 2024 0 24
Outdoor exposure patterns associated with less myopic shift in children Continuous outdoor exposure of at least 15 minutes accompanied with no less than 2,000 lux sunlight intensity is associated with less myopic shift among children, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Network ... Aug 14, 2024 0 32
Study demonstrates effective screening and intervention for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulted in over 140,000 deaths and 3.6 million years of potential life lost annually in the United States, making it the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the country. ... Aug 14, 2024 0 27
Promising new screening tool may help manage neurobehavioral difficulties in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy A pilot study using a new screening tool shows promise for assessing neurobehavioral difficulties in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and improving quality of life for patients and their families. Results appear ... Aug 14, 2024 0 18
Apolipoprotein B test may be more accurate measure of heart disease risk The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology. Aug 14, 2024 0 43
