Easy Does It with Rescue Asthma Inhalers (Premium)
More than 25% of people with asthma are still over-using rescue inhalers, putting them at increased risk of severe attacks and hospitalization.
Protocol for Hydrogen Peroxide Mouth Wash and Nasal Cleanse
A team of doctors and medical staff in Ghana demonstrated that the use of hydrogen peroxide in diluted, safe amounts according to a defined protocol effectively prevented Covid-19 infection in select hospitals. The study included […]
Brains of Children with Autism May Not Always “See” Body-Language
Press release July 2022 Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication. Researchers at […]
Proven Link: Air Pollution and Child Brain Development (Premium)
Air pollution is not just a problem for lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study has added evidence showing that both prenatal and postnatal exposure […]
Reducing Peanut Allergy in Infants
Advice on helping kids avoid developing peanut allergies keeps changing. We’ve reported previously that pre-schoolers can receive oral immunotherapy to address potential peanut allergy. See this article and video Now there’s evidence that the earlier […]
Can this Drug Help Visual Processing in Autism? (Premium)
A 2022 study demonstrates a link between the brain chemical GABA and visual processing in autism. Researchers in the UK have shown that there are variations in how this chemical affects the processing of visual […]
Antipsychotic Drugs May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
News release: Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that many commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications are associated with a significant increase in risk of breast cancer. The new study looked […]
Update on Taking Prozac or Lexapro When Pregnant (Premium)
Decisions on whether to use antidepressants during pregnancy call for careful consideration. A depressed mother might fail to take adequate care of herself, or she could make unhealthy decisions for the fetus. A treatment intervention […]
Can Acupuncture Reduce Headaches? (Premium)
Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology® Tension-type headaches most often involve a pressing or tightening feeling […]
Want to Build Fine Motor Skills? Think Big!
Does your child struggle with eye-hand coordination and pencil control? For many, it’s just a matter of time until they improve through natural development and typical practice. For others, targeted interventions may be needed to […]