Boost in infant genetics research could change lives, say researchers

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Investment in research into genetics could dramatically improve educational policies and understanding of parenting in ways that could help all children, according to a new paper led by the University

Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care

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During a checkup with her obstetrician, Marilyn Hayes tells him about overwhelming exhaustion and possible symptoms of postpartum depression, such as feeling unsafe. Hayes, a Black woman, grows increasingly frustrated

Long-acting injectable cabotegravir for HIV prevention is safe in pregnancy, study finds

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Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) was safe and well tolerated as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) before and during pregnancy in the follow-up phase of a global study among cisgender women. The

Preventing brain damage in preterm babies

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Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It’s an exceedingly common condition that affects up to 20 percent of infants born before

Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder, study suggests

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning capability and social behavior of people. Over the past few decades, awareness regarding ASD has increased, especially regarding its

Generation X and millennials in US have higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations

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A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types,

Research finds association between prenatal exposure to plastics and autism in boys

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Florey researchers have found evidence of higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism. Research published in Nature Communications,

Drug trial for rare fetal blood disease shows promise for less invasive approach

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Data from a new investigational drug that could alter the standard treatment for a rare blood disease suggests it has the potential to delay or prevent anemia and the need

Meta-learning of motor skills in the dorsal premotor cortex of the brain

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Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a “meta-learning” function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this

Exposure to particular sources of air pollution is harmful to children’s learning and memory

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A new USC study involving 8,500 children from across the country reveals that a form of air pollution, largely the product of agricultural emissions, is linked to poor learning and