Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 29 2020 A team of researchers found out that children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased levels of the amino acid hydroxyproline. According to the medics, this may be associated with joint hypermobility, a common symptom in ASD patients. This information can help improve anti-ASD therapy. The work was
Month: October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected over 33.8 million people worldwide, claiming over one million lives. To date, thousands of pregnant women have been infected with this virus. However, cases of transmission of the infection from the infected mother to the baby are rare and to date,
I started taking the pill in my teens. Most of the girls I knew at my high school were prescribed it, too, whether or not they were sexually active. My doctor told me that there were other benefits aside from preventing ovulation and avoiding pregnancy: It would make my period lighter and the cramps less painful.
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AMAZING CLOTHES IDEAS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR BUDGET Kids grow fast, and it’s considered being normal spending lots of money on kids’ clothes. However, today, we are here to prove the opposite point of view! Smart parents know how to save up on clothes, and if not, it’s high time to learn. Sometimes, the tricks
Image: Shutterstock The state of Pennsylvania was originally a private land that was later transformed into a bustling colony. The colony saw an inflow of people from several parts of the world, which brought diversity in the economy too. If you want to know the complete story of the Pennsylvania colony, read this MomJunction article.
With Labor day weekend in the rearview and back-to-school in full swing, most parents are fresh out of boxes to check on their “Fun Concierge” hit list. It’s also the point of diminishing returns on investing in summer-only toys. So with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys that are not
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 1 2020 Many of our children play a lot of computer games. Some youth play so much and develop such big problems that a new diagnosis called Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been proposed. Symptoms of a gaming disorder include that it has an impact on school, work or friendships,
Image: Shutterstock The earth is a source of immense power. The energy that we can derive from deep within the layers of the earth is called geothermal energy. Humans have known about and used geothermal energy for ages now. Some communities in the world heavily rely on it even today. Read this MomJunction article to
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies may get skin rashes due to infections caused by various pathogens, including viruses. Viral infectionscause different types of skin rashes, such as small bumps, pimples, vesicles, and blisters. Any skin rash caused by viral infectionsis called a viral rash. Viral rashes may go away in a few days or
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 1 2020 As many as 800 million children have dangerously high lead values in their blood. The neurotoxin can cause permanent brain damage. The huge international numbers come from a new report from Pure Earth and UNICEF. Pure Earth works to solve pollution problems that can be harmful to humans.
IStock Opossums are adorable wild creatures found in North and South America. The opportunistic critter can eat anything and hisses to defend itself from an attacker. But what’s more interesting is that it often ‘plays dead,’ sometimes for hours, to thwart off an attack (remember Crash and Eddie from the movie Ice Age?). Here, MomJunction
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 1 2020 When newborn babies or children with heart or lung distress are struggling to survive, doctors often turn to a form of life support that uses artificial lungs. This treatment, called Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), has been credited with saving countless lives. But in some cases, it can also
Disney+ is always adding to their library of movies, TV shows and shorts to watch. Here’s what your family can look forward to in October 2020. New content is coming to Disney+! The streaming service from Disney has announced which new TV shows and movies will be added to its lineup next month, and of
LIFE HACKS WITH OLD NEWSPAPERS People get newspapers every day. And if you do too, then it means that you should have a lot of newspapers at home. Don’t rush to throw them away – they can be really useful. You can make a lot of things out of old newspapers. Watch this video and
For the past two hours, you’ve been sitting with your kid, speaking only in soothing tones (while contemplating what bribes might work), desperately hoping he’ll miraculously plow through three more pages of math problems without another meltdown. Or perhaps you’ve just received yet another email from the teacher, who’s sorry to have to get in
iStock The New York colony was among the oldest inhabited places in pre-independent America. Although it was under the control of the Britishers for a significant time, it did not always have a British occupation. So how did the New York colony come into existence and who were its original inhabitants? Here is a MomJunction
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Nutmeg (Jaiphal) is an aromatic spice obtained by grounding the dried seeds from the fruit of Myristicafragrans, an evergreen tree. The spice is known for its peculiar aroma and sweet taste. It also has some potential health-promoting properties. While you may use nutmeg in your food to enjoy its delicate
It’s the most spook-tacular time of the year! There’s no better way to get your little ghosts and goblins excited about one of the most anticipated nights of the year than to have a Halloween advent calendar filled with fun surprises. Especially if you’re not planning on trick-or-treating this year, a sweet surprise every day
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 30 2020 Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have discovered bacteria linked to post-infectious hydrocephalus (PIH), the most common cause of pediatric hydrocephalus worldwide. Results of the study led by Pennsylvania State University with CII scientists and clinical colleagues