No link between antidepressants during pregnancy and baby’s asthma risk
A new study from Denmark may put to rest the concerns pregnant women suffering from depression have about taking antidepressants and their possible link...
Hand wash your dishes and reduce childhood allergies
A kitchen appliance that many consider essential is a dishwasher. After all, who would choose to slave over a hot sinkful of dirty dishes...
Environmental pollutants adversely affect infant growth
Infancy is a very delicate phase in human development which is very sensitive to environmental pollutants. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health reported, infant...
Napping preschoolers may have nighttime sleep problems
Moms or other caregivers relish a young child’s naptime because it offers an opportunity for some quality my-time. However, a new study by researchers...
Many homeless adults with mental illness also have cognitive deficits
Nearly three-quarters of homeless mentally ill adults in Canada show signs of cognitive deficits such as difficulties with learning, memory, and problem solving, say...
Insomnia increases the risk for hypertension
Insomnia is a very annoying condition which may adversely affect your health. The American Heart Association reported, that chronic insomniacs may be confronted with...
Problems after brain injury are widely misunderstood, say researchers
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are challenging widespread misperceptions about the true nature of the chronic degenerative problems caused by...
New study reports adenotonsillectomy benefits childhood sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. It occurs in all age groups and...
Socioeconomic factors tied to kindergartners’ success
A new study suggests that factors related to family income and expectations have an impact on how children perform in kindergarten. Study findings, published...
Walgreens COVID Bivalent Vaccine Booster Shots: Scheduling Your Vaccine Appointment
The FDA amended its emergency use authorizations of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to allow bivalent formulations to be used as a single...