Getting a viral infection during pregnancy can lead to a diagnosis of autism in the child, a new study in mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said that mouse embryos can show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. […]
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make hasty decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, is sharing a very troubling concern about space heaters — they can cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “burn-out skin syndrome.” toasted’ or ‘fire spots’. “Telling my patients that […]
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year – but up to 80% of these incidents are preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to control stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. An […]
