Fetal alcohol syndrome disorders (FASDs) can affect people in several ways, including hyperactive behavior, concentration issues, and difficulty retaining information. FASDs are a group of health ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), characterized by symptoms of cognitive decline, such as worsened memory and impaired decision-making, are alarmingly prevalent globally. In a new study in ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe and preventable form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, requiring specific diagnostic criteria. Obstetricians are crucial in preventing fetal alcohol ...

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA In recent years several studies from different countries have shown that prenatal alcohol exposure will lead to ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. According to the US Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects in ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children exposed to cocaine in the womb exhibit behavior problems up to at least 7 years of age, according to a long-term study that enrolled 1,388 children between 1993 ...

Read more about local philanthropic efforts in the Year-end Giving Guide. Substance exposure happens across all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Yet stigma and shame contribute to families not ...

Chrisean Rock responded forcefully to the accusation that her infant son may be suffering from a debilitating physiological condition his mother may have caused. A few days ago, a social media user ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when a baby comes into contact with alcohol before birth. While male sperm cannot cause fetal alcohol syndrome to occur, the health of sperm can make a child more at risk ...

In a recent review published in Experimental Neurology, researchers presented the effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabinoid (SAC) usage during gestation on fetal brain development. In rats and ...