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Infant brains begin visual awareness as early as 2 months of age
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (590+ words) New brain scans show infants can recognize object categories by 2 months, earlier than scientists once believed. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Recent neuroscience research shows that our brain's organization of the visual world occurs much earlier than previously thought by scientists. As early…...
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD, study finds
2+ week, 2+ day ago (889+ words) A major review finds no link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Now, researchers at City St George's, University of London say the strongest available evidence does not support those worries. Their…...
Doctors Stunned as Baby Survives Full-Term Pregnancy Beating 1-in-a Million Odds
2+ week, 6+ day ago (773+ words) A joyful surprise unfolded in Los Angeles when a baby boy was born under circumstances so rare that even veteran physicians paused in disbelief. The child, named Ryu, developed entirely outside his mother's uterus, a medical situation that rarely leads…...
Gestational diabetes linked to lower IQ in children and lasting cognitive declines in mothers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (611+ words) A sweeping international review has revealed that gestational diabetes may leave a lasting mark on both mothers and their children. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) A sweeping international review has revealed that gestational diabetes may leave a lasting mark on both mothers and…...
Male embryos grow faster: Breakthrough study reveals genetic reasons why
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (1193+ words) Male and female embryos begin developing differently just 7 days after fertilization, Cornell scientists find. The discovery could transform IVF and drug testing. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) In a quiet lab at Cornell University, scientists have made a discovery that could reshape how…...
Study finds alarming safety concerns in tap water for pregnant women
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (692+ words) Low nitrate levels in drinking water may raise risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, new research suggests. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Nitrate is a compound that often ends up in drinking water through fertilizer runoff. Farmers use nitrate-rich fertilizers to…...
Babies can learn words with context clues, study finds
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (960+ words) By 15 months, babies can guess what new words mean'even without seeing the object'using context clues from conversation. (CREDIT: FreeImages) A baby's first year brings incredible change. In just a few months, babies go from cooing and crawling to making sense…...
Scientists create smart lactation pad to monitor breast milk in real time
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (989+ words) USC researchers have developed a smart lactation pad that monitors acetaminophen in breast milk, giving parents real-time safety data. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for postpartum pain and for infants with fevers. It's…...
Climate change is driving a global surge in cancer among women
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1181+ words) New study links climate change to rising cancer rates among women in the Middle East, especially ovarian and breast cancers. (CREDIT: Getty Images) As the planet heats up, a silent and dangerous health crisis is emerging in the Middle East…...
The surprising health benefits of singing to your baby
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (641+ words) New research confirms singing to your baby boosts their mood. (CREDIT: iStock Images) When your baby is fussy, what do you instinctively do? Most likely, you start singing. Researchers have now confirmed what parents have always sensed: singing to your…...