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Scientists Identify Brain Signal That May Trigger Autism’s Domino Effect
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (296+ words) A new study suggests that a tiny signaling molecule in the brain may trigger a biological chain reaction that contributes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research, led by scientists at the... A new study suggests that a tiny signaling…...
Parental Stress May Contribute to Childhood Obesity, Yale Study Finds
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (344+ words) A new study from Yale University suggests that reducing parental stress may play an important role in preventing Childhood Obesity. The research, published in the journal Pediatrics, indicates that when parents learn to manage stress effectively, their children may develop…...
Babies exposed to poverty show delays in motor development as early as six months, Study finds
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (393+ words) In addition to these babies reaching motor milestones [such as grabbing objects, rolling over, and sitting up] later than those not exposed to poverty, they showed less diversity in their movements, always repeating the same strategy to pick up a…...
Study highlights stroke risk linked to recreational drugs, including among young users
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (505+ words) The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke " including among younger users " Cambridge researchers have concluded after analysing data from more than 100 million people. Stroke is a major global health challenge " the third leading cause…...
Pulmonary Surfactant Therapy Improves Outcomes in Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Study
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (495+ words) Pulmonary Surfactant Therapy Improves Outcomes in Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Study'Medical Dialogues...
Prediction of Extremely Preterm Birth Using Uterine Electromyography and Clinical Variables: Development of a Multifactorial Model, study suggests
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (353+ words) Extremely preterm birth (EPB), defined as delivery before 28 weeks of gestation, poses significant challenges in maternal'fetal medicine, affecting approximately 2'5 per 1,000 pregnancies. This... Extremely preterm birth (EPB), defined as delivery before 28 weeks of gestation, poses significant challenges in maternal'fetal medicine, affecting…...
Prenatal Depression and Gestational Diabetes Linked to Higher Childhood Obesity Risk: JAMA
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (170+ words) The prospective cohort study tracked 2,03,333 birthing parent'child pairs from 2011 to 2021. This research examined medical records from June 2024 to December 2025 that included universal screening results for gestational diabetes and prenatal depression, along with children's height and weight measurements through age 10. Childhood…...
Mask-wearing during COVID-19 linked to reduced air pollution–triggered heart attack risk in Japan
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (261+ words) Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that behavioral changes during the COVID-19 pandemic-particularly widespread mask-wearing-may have reduced the risk of certain types of heart attacks triggered by air pollution. The study, led by Dr. Masanobu Ishii and colleagues, was published…...
AIIMS Guwahati hosts two-day workshop on hospital disaster preparedness
6+ day, 38+ min ago (83+ words) Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati, successfully conducted the first Regional Workshop on Disaster Resilient Hospitals for the North Eastern Region. The workshop marked a significant step toward strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience of healthcare institutions…...
Study suggests asthma LABA medications do not increase severity of food allergy reactions during oral food challenges
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (210+ words) New research from National Jewish Health suggests that long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), commonly used in combination asthma inhalers, are not associated with more severe reactions during oral food challenges in children with asthma and food allergy. The study was recently published…...