A study found that about 17% of children with food allergies are also allergic to sesame, highlighting the importance of using caution when exposing these children to sesame.
A woman with an inherited condition that causes early-onset Alzheimer’s disease but who didn’t experience cognitive decline until her 70s appeared to be protected by a rare mutation.
June 25, 2019 —
Researchers found that acceptance and support from community and family may lessen the toll of mental health conditions experienced by former child soldiers.
June 25, 2019 —
In a proof-of-concept study, spoken language patterns predicted which people at risk for psychosis would progress to full psychosis within two years with 93% accuracy.
June 18, 2019 —
Drops in outdoor air pollutants over a 21-year period in Southern California were associated with 20% fewer asthma diagnoses in children.
June 18, 2019 —
Women who slept with a television or light on were more likely to gain weight and develop obesity. The findings suggest that turning off lights at bedtime could help keep off extra pounds.
June 11, 2019 —
Researchers found that older women who took more steps per day had a lower risk of dying until 7,500 steps a day, beyond which the benefit leveled off.
June 11, 2019 —
Researchers found that the vaginal microbiome changes substantially during pregnancy. Patterns of changes early in pregnancy may help identify women at high risk for preterm birth.
