Summary: Toddlers on the autism spectrum who pay less attention to “motherese”, or baby-talk, exhibited weaker social and language skills in later tests. Source: UCSD We all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have long used this playful, emotional, exaggerated form of speech—called…
Comment on this story Comment When the covid-19 pandemic first stormed the globe three years ago, the coronavirus was believed to be largely a respiratory ailment that also damaged the cells that line the blood vessels. But research is now showing that the virus can spread throughout the body and remain lodged in organs. This…
Summary: Musicians and musically active people tend to have a higher genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder and depression, a new study reports. Source: Max Planck Institute Intuitively, people commonly believe that making music is good for their mental health. Music therapies also rely on a positive influence of music on mental health problems. However,…
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It is currently a leading cause of death worldwide. The study provides answers to multiple conundrums about cancer, while also uncovering new areas for further research. Scientists at the University of Connecticut Health, Yale University, and Johns Hopkins University…
Toxic chemicals in fragrances, nail polishes, and shampoo may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women, a study suggests. Phthalates are chemicals that strengthen plastic and are used as a lubricant in many cosmetic products. The chemicals can seep through the skin and cause damage to the liver, kidney, lungs and other organs….
To many of us, being famous sounds like a dream come true. I mean, who wouldn’t want their name up in lights? At least, in theory. The reality of the situation, however, can sometimes get a lot more grim. Chad Teixeria, CEO of Daddy The Agency, was one such person for whom the glory of…
Nearly a decade has passed since the American Medical Association first classified obesity as a chronic disease, one that can require medical interventions beyond diet and exercise. Now, as the blockbuster medications Wegovy and Ozempic rise in popularity, they are bringing more attention and adding complexity to cultural and medical conversations about weight and weight…
Enlarge / An electron micrograph of norovirus. While cold-weather waves of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on a merciful decline, another common pathogen seems to be having its moment: norovirus. The percentage of positive norovirus tests at the end of January has surpassed the peak percentage seen last year in March, according to surveillance data…
Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A man’s prostate cancer came with a bizarre complication: an Irish accent. The case is one of the few documented reports of the condition, and reportedly the first ever associated with this form of cancer. Tragically, the man ultimately died from his illness. The unusual medical tale was detailed by the man’s…
News Release Wednesday, February 8, 2023 NIH-funded studies link altered gut microbes to debilitating chronic disease. Researchers have found differences in the gut microbiomes of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to healthy controls. Findings from two studies, published in Cell Host & Microbe and funded by the National Institutes of Health…
