Addiction
Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns, mothers
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies' DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.
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Autism spectrum disorders
New technique developed to detect autism in children
Researchers have developed a new technique to help doctors more quickly and accurately detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.
Jul 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Worldwide prevalence of eating disorders increased since 2000
(HealthDay)—Eating disorders are highly prevalent worldwide, especially among women, according to research published in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
May 15, 2019
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Neuroscience
For women, Tourette's syndrome means added burdens, and also rewards
Sara Henya's art is her music, and her instrument is the harp. She makes playing look easy, effortless. Her fingers move like cascading water: fluid, graceful, sure.
Apr 22, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Some children can 'recover' from autism, but problems often remain
Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine ...
Mar 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dyscalculia: 'maths dyslexia,' why so many children struggle with numbers
You've probably heard of dyslexia, but have you heard of dyscalculia before? Maybe not, given that children with dyscalculia – or mathematical learning difficulties – are less likely to be diagnosed.
Jan 24, 2019
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Medications
Antiepileptic drugs linked to increased hospital stays in persons with Alzheimer's disease
People with Alzheimer's disease who used antiepileptic drugs had a higher number of accumulated hospital stays than people with Alzheimer's disease who did not use antiepileptics, according to a new study from the University ...
Jan 21, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Risk for developing more than one mental health disorder revealed
The risk of developing a second mental health disorder after an initial diagnosis is increased, according to new research led by Professor John McGrath from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute and Aarhus University.
Jan 17, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Estimated 2.5 percent of U.S. children diagnosed with autism
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of parent-reported autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated at 2.5 percent among U.S. children aged 3 to 17 years, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Pediatrics.
Nov 27, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
How many kids have autism? US government measures three ways
How many American children have autism? The U.S. government answers that question at least three different ways and says the latest estimate—1 in 40 kids—doesn't necessarily mean the numbers are rising.
Nov 26, 2018
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