Chronic inflammation in pregnancy linked to childhood neurodevelopmental delays

Philadelphia, February 25, 2020 – In pregnant women, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression and anxiety can increase the chances of learning delays, behavior problems and mental health issues in their children’s early years. A new study reported in the journal Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, strengthens evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation, common to these maternal conditions,…

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Heatwave exposure linked to increased risk of preterm birth in California

More than just causing discomfort, regional heatwaves have been associated with a number of health risks, particularly for children and the elderly. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego identified another important at-risk group: people who are pregnant and their unborn infants. The study, published February 11, 2020 in Environment International,…

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Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. The link between appearance-related teasing and substance use was strongest among overweight girls, raising special concerns about this group. “This…

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Using social media to understand the vaccine debate in China

THE SITUATION Vaccine acceptance is a crucial public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the use of social media to spread content expressing vaccine hesitancy. Studies have shown that social media can provide new information regarding the dynamics of vaccine communication online, potentially affecting real-world vaccine behaviors. A team of United States-based researchers observed…

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Medication treatments led to 80% lower risk of fatal overdose for patients with opioid use disorder

Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving treatment with opioid agonists (medications such as methadone or buprenorphine) had an 80 percent lower risk of dying from an opioid overdose compared to patients in treatment without the use of medications. The new findings, published online February 25 in the journal Addiction, are a collaboration between researchers…

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Outbreak in Northern Italy Poses National Challenge

Here’s what you need to know: ImageThe University of Milan, one of Europe’s largest universities, closed on Monday due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Italy.Credit…Andrea Mantovani for The New York Times An ominous quiet descends on Milan, Italy’s business engine. Milan’s normally bustling streets, stores and restaurants are eerily empty. In Italy’s…

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For That PB and J, a Pecan Butter

A new line of pecan butters is hard to resist. They’re just sweet enough, a trifle soupy (chill them, and they firm up) and come in plain, with maple syrup and sea salt; chocolate; espresso (decaf); and cinnamon. They’re superb spooned over ice cream. Sunday Provisions Pecan Butters, $14 for 7.5 ounces, sundayprovisions.com; also $14.95…

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