Can a simple prenatal supplement reduce the risk of autism? A 2024 meta-analysis published in Cancers reviewed data from nearly 10,000 children with autism and examined how folic acid use before and during pregnancy may be linked to lower autism risk.
What Did the Research Discover? This study looked at racial differences in the use of mechanical thrombectomy (MT)—a procedure that removes blood clots from the brain in people experiencing a stroke. Researchers analyzed 889,309 stroke cases in U.S. hospitals between 2006 and 2014 and found that only
Macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa are two major causes of vision loss, and both damage the retina—the layer in the back of the eye that captures light and sends signals to the brain. Once those photoreceptors, called rods and cones, are lost, vision declines. But new research shows that
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? The best way to dispose of most types of expired, unwanted or unused medicines is through a drug take-back program. To discard of your prescription or over-the-counter medicines, you can: If you cannot use those options,
The Connection Between Music and Brain Health As people live longer, more families worry about memory loss and dementia. Scientists are working hard to understand how lifestyle habits—like staying active, socializing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain. One area that has gained attention is music. Many