Therapeutic Resources Blog
Preemies’ Survival Rates Improve, But Many Challenges Remain
September 18, 2015
These are the tiniest babies born. Some weigh only a pound or two. And can fit in the palm of your hand. Extreme preemies — born somewhere between 22 and 28 weeks — have a better chance of surviving now than they did 20 years ago, doctors report Tuesday in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association. But many of these babies still have severe health problems. Read More »
Children Tossing School Lunch Fruits and Vegetables
September 17, 2015
You can lead a child to vegetables, but it appears you can’t make him eat. Read More »
Excess Weight at Age 50 Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s Onset
September 16, 2015
Being obese at age 50 may be tied to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease at a younger age. Read More »
Life After Autism
September 15, 2015
A small percentage of children diagnosed with autism lose the core symptoms and their diagnosis. Read More »