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All articles tagged: Unspecified disorder of psychological development (F89)

HealthDay 02 July at 10.50 PM

Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common

Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online June 21 in Allergy.Rebecca C. Knibb, Ph.D., from Aston University in Birmingham, England, and colleagues assessed psychological distress and service use among adults, caregivers, and children with FA. The global survey in

Evalytics 15 April at 05.18 PM

EPA imposes first national limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The EPA has set limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water for the first time. These chemicals have been linked to health issues including cancer and low birth weights. The new regulations aim to protect public health from these harmful substances.

HealthDay 23 January at 09.27 PM

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy Safe for Infant Neurodevelopment

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy seems safe in terms of neurodevelopment through 18 months of age, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Pediatrics.Eleni G. Jaswa, M.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study, Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy During

Evalytics 22 January at 02.29 PM

CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for “forever chemicals”

The CDC is now recommending doctors to conduct blood testing for "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, to assess exposure and potential health risks. PFAS are persistent chemicals found in various products and environments, raising concerns about their impact on public health.

HealthDay 27 December at 01.22 PM

Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251

At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted in its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/lead-poisoning-outbreak-linked-

HealthDay 19 December at 04.59 AM

In Utero Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Infant Neurodevelopmental Delays

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is significantly associated with delays in neurodevelopment, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.Ping Shih, from the National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, and colleagues evaluated the association between ambient particulate matter

HealthDay 15 December at 08.35 PM

Drug Maker Says Women Can Now Access Postpartum Depression Pill

Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first postpartum depression pill approved for use in the United States, is now available to women who need it. The medication, which is now stocked in specialty pharmacies, can also be shipped directly to patients, Biogen and Sage Therapeutics Inc. said in a news release Thursday."Having an option like Zurzuvae that ca