Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Newborns exhibit neurophysiological variation associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report published …
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Fewer Tiny Newborns in States With More Reproductive Rights: Study
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 — Greater reproductive rights for women — such as access to sex education and birth control …
Alcohol, nicotine mix during pregnancy increases health risk in newborns
University of Houston researchers have found that during early pregnancy, the mix of alcohol and nicotine significantly alters the gene …
Newborns’ genomes shouldn’t be tested for adult-onset conditions
In the last decade, genome sequencing has provided many people with a wealth of information about risks for certain diseases. …
Sequencing the genome of newborns in the US: Are we ready?
Twenty-four to 48 hours after birth, every newborn in the U.S. will have a few drops of blood drawn and …
Breastfeeding can erase effects of prenatal violence for newborns
How infants adjust in their first months of life depends on many factors, including what their mothers experienced while they …