2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (392+ words) Prenatal use of certain common medications may raise autism risk, especially when multiple drugs are combined. Findings highlight the need for caution and further research. A major study led by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (543+ words) A major study challenges earlier concerns about common infant painkillers, revealing reassuring early findings. A major clinical trial is offering reassurance to parents about two of the most commonly used medications in infancy. Researchers report that paracetamol (also known as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (398+ words) Nicotine exposure in fathers may quietly reshape their children's metabolism, hinting at a hidden link to diabetes risk. New research published today (March 12) in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that nicotine exposure in fathers may influence how their…...

2+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (353+ words) Research on nearly 1. 2 million infants shows vegan and vegetarian diets can support normal growth in the first two years of life. As more families adopt plant-based eating habits, many parents and pediatricians have wondered whether avoiding animal products might affect…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (507+ words) Scientists are warning that one of the most trusted painkillers used in pregnancy may not be as safe as once believed. A sweeping review of studies finds links between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and higher risks of autism and ADHD in…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (554+ words) Researchers warn that widespread use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic among women of reproductive age may pose hidden risks to pregnancy. Flinders University researchers caution that many women using popular weight-loss medicines during their reproductive years may not be aware…...

8+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (277+ words) Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in farming communities. A recent study has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and structural changes in the brain,…...