A recent report shows that autism cases are rising rapidly in the US, especially among teenage adults, with the total number of cases almost tripling over the past decade. The test published in JAMA Network examined trends in autism diagnosis in the US from 2011 to 2022, revealing a significant augment in rates of 175%. […]
Children who go to bed early have a richer gut microbiome and better sleep efficiency, paving the way for potential interventions that leverage the gut-brain connection to improve sleep quality and overall health. Test: Characteristics of intestinal flora in children going to bed early and behind schedule. Image source: Africa Studio / Shutterstock In a […]
Sophia Ferst remembers her reaction when she learned the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade: She had to sterilize herself. Within a week, she asked her provider about performing the procedure. Ferst, 28, said she always knew she didn’t want children. She also worries about becoming pregnant as a result of sexual violence and […]
