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Don't overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
Science Daily - 25 May 2019 19:22
New research showed that eating a diet with three times the recommended daily intake of linoleic acid might be harmful in pregnancy.
In vitro fertilization linked to deadly heart disease in pregnancy
Science Daily - 25 May 2019 19:22
Women undergoing fertility treatment should urgently see their doctor if they have heart failure symptoms, according to a new study. Shortness of breath, swollen legs and waking up in the night to urinate could be warnin...
Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities
Neuroscience News - 25 May 2019 22:06
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy or during early life is linked to a reduction in cognitive abilities during child development. Greater fine particulate matter 2.5 exposure between fetal stage and 7 years old w...
Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns
Neuroscience News - 25 May 2019 18:00
Children at higher risk of ASD are less able to distinguish between differences in speech patterns. The findings suggest the biological mechanism of language development is less acquisitive in high-risk infants who are d...
Don't overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
Neuroscience News - 25 May 2019 17:32
Consuming too much omega 6 during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in babies and pregnancy complications. In mice who had higher levels of linoleic acid in their diets, research...
This Week's Awesome Stories From Around the Web (Through May 25)
Singularity Hub - 25 May 2019 16:00
GENETICS Gene Therapy Might Have Its First Blockbuster Antonio Regalado | MIT Technology Review “…drug giant Novartis expects to win approval to launch what it says will be the first ‘blockbuster’ gene-replacemen...
Why Do We Love Garlic But Hate Garlic Breath?
Live Science - 25 May 2019 15:06An Asteroid with Its Own Moon Will Zip Past Earth Tonight
Live Science - 25 May 2019 15:05Minecraft competition will challenge AIs to become expert engineers
New Scientist - 25 May 2019 10:00
AIs will need to discover and mine a diamond in four days to win a new competition inside the video game Minecraft