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·May 11, 2024·3 min read

Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ

Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in girls. In contrast, higher urine cortisone levels during pregnancy were associated with improved IQ scores in girls.

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·May 13, 2023·3 min read

Stress Hormone in Pregnancy Bolsters Child’s Early Language Skills

Higher cortisol levels, a stress hormone, during the third trimester of pregnancy may boost speech and language skills in early childhood. A new study analyzed data from over 1,000 Danish women and children, finding that boys exposed to high prenatal cortisol levels could say more words, while girls understood more words at an earlier age.

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·May 13, 2023·5 min read

Could Low Vitamin D Influence Long-COVID Risk?

New research suggests a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of long COVID. The condition, which extends COVID-19 symptoms beyond 12 weeks, affects a significant percentage of previously hospitalized patients. In this controlled study, researchers found lower vitamin D levels in patients with long COVID, particularly those experiencing 'brain fog' symptoms.

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·May 23, 2022·1 min read

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Has a Positive Impact on Well-Being

Researchers report that gender-affirming hormone therapy improves both physical and psychological satisfaction for those who use the treatment to attain their true gender identity.

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·September 7, 2020·3 min read

Thyroid Inflammation Linked to Anxiety Disorders

Those who suffer from autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland are at increased risk of developing anxiety. Those with anxiety associated with thyroid gland inflammation can reduce symptoms by taking ibuprofen. Findings suggest thyroid function may play a key role in anxiety. Researchers say thyroid inflammation should be investigated as an underlying factor in certain mental health disorders, including anxiety.

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·May 20, 2019·3 min read

Sleep problems in teenagers reversed in just one week by limiting screen use

Teens who are exposed to screen time for four or more hours a day have a 30-minute delay in sleep time and report more sleep disruptions than those who spend an hour a day using tech. However, reducing screen time for a week and using glasses to block out blue light help to resolve sleep problems.

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·June 3, 2018·2 min read

Transgender Brains More Like Their Desired Gender From Early Age

A new study reports transgender people have brain activity and structure during adolescence that more closely resembles typical activation patterns of their desired gender.