- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 18th, 2014
Alcohol Intake in Early Pregnancy Damages the Placenta
The organ stops growing and functioning properly when exposed to alcohol
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 29th, 2013
PTSD Can Be Passed On Through Generations
The disorder is not transmitted directly though, scientists say
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 28th, 2013
Why Pregnant Women Should Avoid Drinking
The effects of alcohol on fetuses were analyzed in a new study
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 11th, 2013
Additional Shot During Pregnancy Makes Infants Less Likely to Develop Allergies
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 22nd, 2013
Genes Inherited from Mothers Determine Aging Rates, Evidence Suggests
Aging affects people differently, scientists have found an explanation for this phenomenon
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 2nd, 2013
Study Links Secondhand Smoke to Behavioral Problems in Children
Kids exposed to secondhand smoke while in the womb might develop behavioral problems
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 2nd, 2013
Pregnancy Makes Women Grow Bigger Feet, the Change Is Permanent
Mothers witness a 2-10 millimeters (0.1-0.4 inches) increase in the length of their feet
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 29th, 2012
Losing a Child Can Be Fatal to Mothers
They are much more likely to die within two years, research shows
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 13th, 2012
Father's Love Just As Important to Kids As Their Mother's
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 30th, 2012
Mothers' Smoking Elevates Autism Risk in Newborns
This is just another in a long list of negative side effects smoking has
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 17th, 2012
Depressed Mothers Wake Their Babies More Often Than Necessary
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 15th, 2012
Hard-Working Mothers at More Risk for Developing Obesity
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 27th, 2011
Mothers Trigger Kids' Obesity
Study shows how motherly behaviors are correlated to childhood obesity
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 22nd, 2011
How Maternal Hormones Change Women's Brains
The chemicals are released in impressive quantities
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 13th, 2011
How Stay-at-Home Moms Can Keep Their Mental Health Intact
Working and going outside appear to have a protective effect on the brain
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 12th, 2011
Mothers Communicate Mental Status to Fetuses
The chemical signals are passed over through the placenta
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 27th, 2011
Parents Largely Responsible for Kids' Aggressive Behaviors
New study shows that family relationships determine children's actions