Daily Archives: January 31, 2017

Perinatal Complications Tied to Increased Autism Risk

Perinatal complications, especially birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, are tied to a 15% increased relative risk for autism spectrum disorder, according to a study of more than 400,000 children. Medscape Medical News …read more

Certain fat found around the heart associated with higher risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women

A higher volume of a certain type of fat that surrounds the heart is significantly associated with a higher risk of heart disease in women after menopause and women with lower levels of estrogen at… …read more