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Study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine and autism in children
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (158+ words) Study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine and autism in children95.5 WSB Study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine and autism in children ATLANTA " A new study finds there is no link between the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and autism. Research presented…...
Georgia Gwinnett College nursing students get hands-on maternal care training
1+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " Nursing students at Georgia Gwinnett College now have a new, state-of-the-art tool giving them hands-on experience in maternal and infant care. "Her skin is very realistic, they can actually feel the contractions," said Paula Gordon, interim dean…...
Foster care advocates prepare for legislative session amid budget and policy concerns
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (186+ words) ATLANTA " As Georgia lawmakers prepare to return to the State Capitol on Monday, foster care advocates say they are closely watching what could be done to address ongoing problems within the state's child welfare system. Allison Ashe, president and CEO…...
Study finds COVID-19 vaccination lowers risk of severe illness and preterm birth in pregnant women
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (248+ words) A newly published study finds women who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are significantly less likely to experience severe illness or deliver their babies prematurely. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed nearly 20,000 pregnancies. Researchers found…...
Company behind Tylenol disputes claims of risk during pregnancy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) The request comes after the Trump administration tied the use of Tylenol to autism, sparking debate over the medication's safety. Company behind Tylenol disputes claims of risk during pregnancy The maker of Tylenol is asking U.S. regulators to reject a proposed…...
CDC updates COVID-19, chickenpox immunization schedules
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (162+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed the immunization schedules for adults and children. CDC updates COVID-19, chickenpox immunization schedules The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed the immunization schedules for adults and children. The vaccine…...
Night shifts or non-traditional jobs could increase risk of getting kidney stones, study says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) Those working the night shift or non-traditional hours are at a greater risk of getting kidney stones, according to new research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings." Night shifts or non-traditional jobs could increase risk of getting kidney stones,…...
Emory public health dean urges caution after White House raises concerns about Tylenol and autism
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (203+ words) ATLANTA " Local health experts are weighing in after the White House said it has identified a possible link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Federal officials are now advising expecting mothers to avoid the common pain reliever, warning that…...
What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development?
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (593+ words) But nowhere is the neutral palette more prominent than in the nursery, The 74 reports. On social media, the decorative trend has been dubbed "sad beige" parenting. Marked by ivory walls, natural wooden toys, neutral clothing, and a conspicuous absence of…...