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How a Mother's Love Changes a Child's Brain | Child Development | Parenting & Children | LiveScience

How a Mother's Love Changes a Child's Brain | Child Development | Parenting & Children | LiveScience | Science News | Scoop.it
Maternal support physically changes a developing child’s brain.
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Decaying Neighborhoods Linked to Premature Births - Association for Psychological Science

Decaying Neighborhoods Linked to Premature Births - Association for Psychological Science | Science News | Scoop.it

Women who live in neighborhoods blighted by dilapidated buildings and other signs of decay are more likely to have premature or low-birth-weight babies, a new study finds.

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A mother's touch may protect against drug cravings later

A mother's touch may protect against drug cravings later | Science News | Scoop.it
An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study in rats conducted by Duke University and the University of Adelaide in Australia.
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Risk of disease partially set in womb, scientists say

Risk of disease partially set in womb, scientists say | Science News | Scoop.it

Pregnant women sacrifice many of life's simple pleasures - caffeine, sushi, a glass of wine - in the hope that their baby will be born healthy. But according to a provocative new field of research, what happens during pregnancy can have lasting consequences that emerge decades after the child leaves the hospital. Studies are finding that adult illnesses like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes can have roots in the mysterious months we spend in the womb.

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Blogging eases transition to motherhood, study shows

Blogging eases transition to motherhood, study shows | Science News | Scoop.it
(Medical Xpress) -- Even for well-prepared couples, the transition to parenthood can be downright stressful.
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Working Mothers Are Healthier | Depression | LiveScience

Working Mothers Are Healthier | Depression | LiveScience | Science News | Scoop.it
Working moms are healthier than stay-at-home moms when their children are very young. Working mothers in the study were less depressed and reported better overall health compared with those who stayed at home with their children.
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Expectant Mom’s Flu Exposure Stunts Baby’s Brain Development

For expectant mothers, catching even a mild case of the flu could stunt brain development in their newborns, according to a new study conducted in rhesus macaques.

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