Antidepressants Linked to Autism?
Taking antidepressant during the first three months of pregnancy could pose an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder for newborns. According to autism experts, women who take antidepressants should seek advice from their doctor or therapist.
The Pain of Deployment
The stress of having a parent deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan can wear on any child. Long-term deployment, though, may have a major impact on children, according to a recent study.
Poor Countries More Affected by Strokes
In the United States deaths from strokes are declining, dropping from the No. 3 cause of death to No. 4. But poor countries are still reporting disproportionately higher rates of disability and fatalities from strokes.
New Vaccines Work
While the origins of many cancers continue to overwhelm science, the cause of cervical cancer is well known - the human papillomavirus (HPV). And since the HPV vaccine program was introduced in Australia, research shows it's working.
No Sweat, No Good in Pregnancy
Old wives tales regarding pregnancy are plentiful, such as carrying the baby high means it's a girl and exercise during pregnancy will hurt the fetus. The one about exercise hurting the baby can be laid to rest.
Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to Genetics
Sudden cardiac arrest is sudden and seemingly random. About 95 percent of those who suffer one will die. New research suggests it may not be quite as random as once believed.
Breastfeeding Doesn't Stop MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a somewhat mysterious disease. So, when researchers found that breastfeeding may lower a woman's risk of a crippling episode of the disease, mother's with MS became hopeful.
Physical Therapists Bone Up on Osteoporosis
An international group of physical therapists (PTs) agree that confidence, motivation and energy are concepts that will be added to the "Body Functions" category.