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How alcohol exposure can cause brain damage in offspring
How alcohol exposure can cause brain damage in offspring Alcohol exposure during pregnancy or around birth can significantly impair brain development, particularly in regions that govern decision-making. The study identified a specific type of brain cell called cholinergic interneurons (CINs) as being directly linked to problems with flexible thinking and impulse control in offspring exposed […]
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Vaping while pregnant may pose serious risks
Vaping while pregnant may pose serious risks Vaping while pregnant poses serious risks to a developing fetus, according to new research. A recent study found that exposure to e-cigarettes with nicotine can impair the growth of the fetus and placenta in mice. Nicotine exposure may interfere with how nutrients are delivered to the fetus, similar […]
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