Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are so closely linked that they not only run in families, but each increases the
Day: December 12, 2018
Improved understanding of the pathology of dwarfism may lead to new treatment targets
Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) is a severe inherited dwarfing condition characterized by disproportionate short stature, joint laxity, pain, and early onset osteoarthritis.
Fire’s effects on soil moisture, runoff
Fire and water. Timeless, opposing forces, they are actually linked in powerful ways that can have major impacts on communities
Opioids Exact Another Toll on Newborns: Smaller Heads
Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research
Health Tip: Understanding Eczema
If your child has eczema, anything that aggravates the child’s skin can worsen symptoms, the American Academy of Dermatology says.
New review of scientific studies confirms food cravings can be reduced
Food craving, the intense desire to eat certain foods, can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight,
Pregnant women, young children most likely to use bed nets to prevent malaria
When households in sub-Saharan Africa don’t have an adequate number of insecticide-treated bed nets, pregnant women and children under five
The source of stem cells points to two proteins
Mammalian embryos are unlike those of any other organism as they must grow within the mother’s body. While other animal
Pushing closer to a new cancer-fighting strategy
A molecular pathway that’s frequently mutated in many different forms of cancer becomes active when cells push parts of their
Health Tip: Ice Skate Safely
Ice skating is a fun winter activity, and it’s also great exercise. The National Safety Council suggests how you and