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Dads drive growth in California’s paid family leave program

In a sign of growing domestic equality, more new dads are claiming paid family leave to bond with their babies and support their partners during the first weeks of parenthood.

30 Oct 2023

New study highlights risks of anti-ERBB2 cancer drugs during pregnancy

Study finds that anti-ERBB2 inhibitors used in breast cancer treatment pose significant risks to pregnancy and fetal health, including higher likelihoods of congenital defects and intrauterine growth restriction. Researchers recommend careful monitoring and possibly discontinuing these drugs during pregnancy despite their effectiveness against cancer.

29 Oct 2023

Deep learning algorithm identifies antimalarial drug as promising treatment for osteoporosis

Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity and is being harnessed by some scientists to predict which molecules could treat illnesses, or to quickly screen existing medicines for new applications.

18 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups may result in fewer infections and improve vaginal health, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.

17 Oct 2023

Deep brain stimulation improves memory and promotes neuron growth in Rett mice

A recent study from the lab of Dr. Jianrong Tang, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a specific brain region results in a significant and sustained improvement of memory in Rett mice.

13 Oct 2023

Americans will spend a larger share of their lifetime taking prescription drugs, research finds

An American born in 2019 will spend a larger share of their lifetime taking prescription drugs than being married or receiving an education, according to new research by Jessica Ho, associate professor of sociology and demography at Penn State.

12 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Hybrid closed-loop technology could be game-changing for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their blood sugars, compared to traditional insulin pumps or multiple daily injections, according to a new randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting.

10 Oct 2023

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.

8 Oct 2023

New technology helps pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their blood sugars compared with traditional insulin pumps or multiple daily injections, according to a new randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Hamburg (2-6 October).

5 Oct 2023

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

4 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Universal screening: A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

Dr. Emily K. Sims discusses the crucial role of universal type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening in early detection, especially in individuals without a family history, at the EASD Annual Meeting. This proactive approach, aligned with disease-modifying therapies, aims to prevent severe diabetic ketoacidosis episodes, marking a stride towards better management of T1D.

3 Oct 2023

Postpartum individuals more likely to have medical debt, study finds

For some families, the year after childbirth may not only mean loads of diapers but stacks of unpaid medical bills as well.

29 Sep 2023

Smoking during pregnancy more than doubles risk of premature birth, study finds

Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers – more than double the previous estimate.

28 Sep 2023

Deviations from normal pattern of sleep and physical activity could predict preterm birth risk

A lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research led by the Stanford School of Medicine.

28 Sep 2023

Killer T cells in older adults resemble those found in newborns, but fall short in virus detection

A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called 'killer T cells' in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognize infected cells – a finding that unlocks the potential for the development of better vaccines and therapies tailored to different age groups.

25 Sep 2023

New software uncovers that myelin develops much slower after birth

A single brain is unfathomably complex. So brain researchers, whether they're looking at datasets built from 300,000 neurons in 81 mice or from MRIs of 1,200 young adults, are now dealing with so much information that they must also come up with new methods to comprehend it.

22 Sep 2023

Study uncovers how a newborn's cry triggers breast milk release in mothers

Hearing the sound of a newborn's wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast milk release in mothers, a new study in rodents shows.

20 Sep 2023

Newborn screening for neurodevelopmental disorders may cause more harm than good

Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) would cause more harm than good, according to an article published in Pediatrics.