Articles Tagged ‘prenatal’
Neuroscience & Neurology | By April 20, 2008 | By Karen Vieira, MBA, PhD | 0 Comments
Preteens Feel the Effects of Mom’s Pregnancy Bad Habits
It has been known for years that babies in utero (womb) suffer ill effects from their mothers’ exposure to tobacco, drugs and alcohol. A new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and performed by Michael Rivkin of Children’s Hospital Boston showed that children exposed to these toxins may suffer effects well into early adolescence.
Using MRI technology, the study looked into the long term effects of prenatal exposure to drugs, alcohol, tobacco or a combination of the three on the brain structure of preteens. The study found that these kids have thinner cortical grey matter than subjects who did not suffer exposure to toxins in utero. This study also showed a reduction in brain volume directly tied to this exposure. Read more →
Saturday, July 5, 2008
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