Alcohol in first month of pregnancy may lead to permanent brain changes in baby...

Jun 5, 2015 by

University of Helsinki researchers have found that drinking alcohol as early as 3 to 4 weeks into pregnancy (before many women even know they’re pregnant) may alter the gene function of their offspring....

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Preterm birth alters brain connections linked to cognition

Jun 1, 2015 by

A study out of the UK has found that premature birth reduces the connectivity between brain regions....

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Births at short/long interpregnancy intervals have higher autism risk...

Oct 4, 2014 by

Babies conceived more than five years or less than one year after their prior sibling have a greater risk of being diagnosed with autism....

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Too much folic acid can alter brain development and behavior

Sep 19, 2014 by

Scientists have discovered that higher doses of folic acid during pregnancy and throughout life can have negative effects on brain development and behavior....

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EPO may reduce risk of brain issues in preemies

Sep 17, 2014 by

Researchers have discovered that administering the hormone EPO to preterm infants within 42 hours of birth reduced the risk of brain injury....

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Preemies’ risk for brain injury influenced by genes

Jun 14, 2014 by

Researchers have found that premature babies’ risk of brain injury is associated with a common variation in genetics....

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