Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities Researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation. Read more …Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities
Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood Adolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a new study. Read more …Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood
Early detection of language disorders helps children obtain right interventions New screening tools in child health care are effective in identifying early language and communication difficulties in children. This is shown by two studies based on more than 6,000 children. Read more …Early detection of language disorders helps children obtain right interventions
Simulations reveal mechanism behind protein build-up in Parkinson's disease Researchers have used computational models to understand what drives the accumulation of alpha-synuclein protein, a key culprit in the development of Parkinson's disease. Read more …Simulations reveal mechanism behind protein build-up in Parkinson's disease