Low birth weight linked to slower mental processing in infancy
Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists tracked processing speed in over 200 infants at 5, 7, and 12 months. Preterm babies under 3.9 pounds required more trials and time to notice a new face, suggesting early processing pace influences later intelligence and language development. A separate note cites a study showing fruit and vegetable intake rises with nearby supermarkets, especially among Black Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York City
Flu shot guidance from OC Health Care Agency
Flu season is under way and flu shots offer best protection. Key tips include hand washing, covering coughs, rest and healthy meals, and limiting crowded exposure. Who should not get a shot includes egg allergy or prior Guillain Barre syndrome. Vaccination targets three strains A Moscow A New Caledonia and B Hong Kong with limited protection after a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Calif
Moscow
New Caledonia
Hong Kong
Endometriosis treatment options and surgery “Harkness” analysis
Endometriosis persists despite continuous birth control pills. Options include progestins, GnRH agonists, and danazol to suppress menses, while pain can be managed with NSAIDs. Hysterectomy may relieve some cases but often leaves ongoing symptoms. removing ovaries and tubes may help, and surgery targets visible growths as a last resort. Richard Harkness notes pros and cons and invites patient input.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Www
Thesouthern.com
American Journal of Public Health
KIN
BY Lisa Liddane
Orange County Register
University of Utah
Infectious Diseases Society of America
E American Lung Association
Lungusa.org
E Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Cde.gov
Richard Harkness
Knight Ridder News
King Henry Drive
Ocean Springs
Rharknaol.com
Marion Memorial Hospital
Southern Illinois
Marionmemorial.com
Elizabeth
Roy Rector, Jr
JoLynn
Kenneth Sharp, Jr
Tina
Bobby Bradford
Breanna
Daniel Porter
Crystal
Jeff Smith
Sarah
Jason Farmer
Shenyle
Marc Childers
Jennifer Wolfe
Trenton Senior
Monique
Dallas Grizzell Jr
Tisha Wailes
Jonathon Fann
Alison
Joshua Barringer
Dee Dee
Dave Angelly
Dana Lowery
Jeff Shore
Ellen
Matthew Anderson
Gretchen Noelle
Aaron Whitlock
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!