Streptococcus Bacteria and Premature Births
Pediatric researchers at the San Diego School of Medicine in California have discovered a link between a particular strain of the Streptococcus bacteria and premature births.
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40% of Infants Without Strong Parental Attachments
The emotional attachment a child develops for his or her parents by the age of 3 can be a valuable marker for how well the child will fare emotionally, socially, and academically later in childhood.
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Genetic Similarity Between Autism and Schizophrenia
New discoveries of genetic mutations link autism, schizophrenia, certain seizure disorders, and certain intellectual disabilities as stemming from a common origin.
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Autism and Glutamate Receptors
Using data on the action of mGlu5 receptors on the cell's surface, pharmaceutical companies developed drugs that would lower the volume of the surface receptors and control autistic behavior.
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False-Positive Mammogram Results Trigger Lingering Anxiety
A Swedish study finds the stress and anxiety generated by a false-positive mammogram can linger as long as a year.
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First Five Years of Fatherhood Risky for Depression
The study finds that young men, especially those that live in the same home as their new baby, are at significant risk of developing depression during the first five years of fatherhood.
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Healthy Diet Regulates Body’s Sleep and Wake Cycle
The interesting findings of a recent study suggest that everyone - pregnant or not - may enjoy better quality sleep if we pay close attention to counting calories rather than counting sheep.
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Mom and Dad Experience Brain Changes After Baby
The brains of the homosexual fathers changed most of all, responding to their child’s signals the way heterosexual mothers and heterosexual fathers responded.
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Medical Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
Current treatment protocol of ectopic pregnancy involves IM (intramuscular) injection of
methotrexate and monitoring. Researchers recently completed a study on
the effectiveness of this protocol. The study was published in the
journal La Tunisie Medicale.
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Reproductive Breakthrough: Sperm Developed From Cells
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have developed normal sperm from
mouse cells. The cells were extracted from the testicles of mice.
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Things We Just Don’t Know About Making Babies
A group of researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine used the internet to find out what American women of reproductive age think they know about making babies.
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OTC Pain-Relievers Show Promise Preventing Recurrent UTIs
As many as 40% of women who experience a UTI will have recurrent episodes. A recent study suggests prevention of recurrent UTIs could soon be just a store shelf away.
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Clinical Trial to Test Benefits of Sticky Sperm
Sticky spermatozoa may hold the key to greater success rates among
couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. IVF is a
procedure in which scientists inject spermatozoa, commonly referred to
as sperm, into an egg.
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Educational Support for Children of Resolved Autism
A new study reveals some cognitive and social symptoms of autism may linger and require on-going educational support for best long-term outcomes.
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Male Infertility: Scientists Insert Nanoparticles into Sperm
Researchers at Oxford University have developed a new way to insert
special nanoparticles into sperm. This new technique could someday help
doctors discover, diagnose and treat the underlying causes of
infertility.
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Anti-Anxiety Meds May “Rebalanced” Autistic Brains
A team of Seattle-based scientists found that the administration of certain anti-anxiety drugs seems to rebalance the autistic brain in ways that make impulse control more& effective.
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Solvent Exposure Before First Pregnancy: Breast Cancer Risk
Young women exposed to organic solvents before their first full-term pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing hormone receptor-positive breast cancer if it runs in the family.
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Proliferation Capacity of Human Sperm
Vitrification is a relatively new freezing method commonly used to preserve unfertilized eggs to preserve fertility. Vitrification, unlike other freezing methods, does not produce ice crystals on eggs.
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Link Between Childhood Leukemia and a Genetic Mutation
A recent study of the genomes of children with a rare form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) found that this particular genetic mutation increases a child's risk of cancer by 2,700 times.
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Should Newborn Screening Protocols Include Genome Sequencing?
Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, question the value of including genome sequencing to the standard regimen of tests given to newborn babies.
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Ring Finger Length and Future Health Problems
For ages, the length of the ring finger has been the topic of medical attention, but ring finger length is mentioned in history far before modern medicine. Culturally, men with longer ring fingers were considered more fertile and thus more sought after as life-long mates.
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Oxytocin May Help Children with Autism
A single dose of oxytocin enhances brain activity while children with autism engage in social information, according to results of a recent study performed by researchers from Yale University.
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Smoking Ban: Preterm Births and Asthma Hospitalizations Drop
Smoking bans are increasingly common in the last 3 decades. These bans have cleared the air and a recent study from the Netherlands indicates they've improved the health of newborns and children, too.
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Phosphates and Soda Linked to Hypertension
A diet high in phosphates causes the production of FGF23 to go into overdrive, producing more than the kidneys can handle; cardiovascular disease can soon follow.
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Pregnancy Complications With Obese Mothers
Obesity is a growing epidemic thought to be the cause of various growing
health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature
death.
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Do Raspberries Boost Fertility?
Two newspapers in the United Kingdom recently reported that eating raspberries could boost fertility; scientists now call these reports 'misleading.'
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Video Tracking System Identifies Healthiest Living Sperm
A multinational, multidisciplinary team of European researchers has
devised a three-dimensional (3-D) video tracking system that allows
observer to watch living sperm in motion.
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Toxic Chemicals Found in Childcare Centers
Some of these flame-retardant chemicals added to furniture cause neurodevelopmental delays and others are hormone disruptors.
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Longterm Use of Oral Contraceptives May Cause Glaucoma
Women who take contraceptives for a long time may be at greater risk for eye problems, according to new research results presented at the 17th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans.
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Warning Signs in Children at High Risk for Bipolar Disorders
Most children of a bipolar parent will never develop the disorder but a recent study has identified early warning signs in the children most likely to develop a bipolar disorder themselves.
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Testicular Tissue to Preserve Fertility for Boys with Cancer
An increasingly important aspect of cancer treatment in children is how cancer treatment today affects the child's ability to reproduce as an adult.
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Help or Be a Helper: Which Word Choice Motivates Kids?
A team of psychologists says choosing the right word when asking for help from a child makes a difference.
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Dental Care for Breastfeeding Babies Prevents Tooth Decay
The findings of a recent study on breastfeeding and childhood dental health indicate a connection between long-term breastfeeding ' two years or longer ' and the child's increased risk of tooth decay.
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Adjust IVF Med Dosage to Woman’s Weight
A recent study suggests that customization of the IVF process may lead to greater success when the dosage of some IVF medications are adjusted to the weight of the woman.
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Is Pregnancy Hypertension Linked to End Stage Renal Disease?
According to researchers who recently published a study in the Canadian
Medical Journal, there may be a connection between pregnancy
hypertension and end stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Prematurity Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Premature delivery of a baby comes with a long list of potential complications, including prolonged hospital stays, difficulty breathing and difficulty maintaining proper body temperature due to low levels of fat on the neonatal body.
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Blue-Light Goggles in Development to Prevent Preterm Labor
Approximately 35% of all infant deaths in the US are linked to preterm labor. These grim statistics have led one professor on a quest to find a safe and effective way to prevent preterm labor.
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Use of Prenatal Services in Low to Middle Income Countries
About 50% of women living in low to middle-income countries are not receiving adequate antenatal care. Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire recently published a qualitative study of various countries in the journal PLoS Medicine.
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Low APGAR Scores for Infants Born Outside of a Hospital
According to research published in the October 2013 edition of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, women seeking to give birth outside of the hospital should be warned of increased risk of low APGAR scores and increased risk of seizures.
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Violent Relationships During Pregnancy May Cause Difficulty Parenting
If your relationship was rocky and violent during pregnancy, you are less likely to adopt a good parenting style after the baby is born, according to a new study.
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Abortion Increases Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Women who find themselves affected by an unwanted pregnancy have the choice to abort the fetus and end the pregnancy. Most abortions are completed before the 12th week of gestation and many women recover completely.
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Lactation Consultant Visits May Convince Women to Breastfeed
Occasional meetings with a lactation consultant encourage breastfeeding among women who normally resist the idea, according to a pair of clinical trials.
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The Importance of Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy
A new study suggests as many as 75% of people infected with the flu virus don't experience any symptoms. This extremely high rate of asymptomatic patients makes vaccination important during pregnancy.
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Pre-Screening for Uterine Killer Cells in Recurrent Miscarriage Patients
A study recently published in the journal Human Reproduction addresses the viability of pre-screening women with a history of recurrent miscarriage with no known cause for high uterine killer cells. A total of 160 women were pre-screened for the trial.
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Pregnant Women with Pelvic Girdle Pain Should Deliver Vaginally
A study recently published in the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests patients with pelvic girdle pain choose vaginal delivery, when possible, over C-section delivery to reduce pelvic girdle pain postpartum.
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Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause ADHD in Child
Smoke from tobacco products is a known risk factor associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and it is present in the environment in more ways than the obvious.
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Natural Ways to Help New Moms Overcome Postpartum Depression
As many as four out of every 25 new mothers experience postpartum depression following the birth of a baby. A recent study brings the good news of a chemical-free solution to baby blues.
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Ulcerative Colitis Poses Bigger Pregnancy Risks Than Other IBDs
The recently published findings of a study on the IBD influence during pregnancy suggests it is beneficial to plan conception during a period of remission rather than when IBD is in an active stage.
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Scotland Considers Adding Gestation Length to School Records
Researchers in Scotland have proposed adding gestation length to a child's school records to identify the preemies so school teachers will know which kids might need a little special attention.
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No Benefit From Weight and Dietary Changes for Preterm Labor
Patients with a history of preterm labor and delivery do not benefit from controlled weight gain and dietary changes, according to research completed at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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