A fifth consideration is that one needs to be vigilant for the four major signs of deviant ... BAC, blood alcohol content; CNS, central nervous system; EDC, ethanol-derived calories; FAS, fetal ...

Christopher Ingram, a retired dentist from Tauranga, has petitioned the government to make ‘Pregnant? Don’t drink’ warning ...

Rodent study identifies a brain circuit that is disrupted by alcohol exposure during prenatal development and contributes to poor decision-making in adulthood.

September is FASD Awareness Month. To mark this occasion, the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is leading the way in increasing awareness and educating women on the importance of ...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the medical term used to describe a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. When a pregnant women drinks ...

Scientists may now have a new target for treatment. Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive impairments seen in fetal alcohol ...

Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated to different physical, behavioral, cognitive, and neurological impairments collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The underlying mechanisms of ...

Objectives To estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among young people in youth detention in Australia. Neurodevelopmental impairments due to FASD can predispose young ...

Love requires trust to work.” But if you’re being clingy — i.e. suffering from Clingy Person Syndrome — you probably already know it, deep down. Yes, it can be nerve-wracking to wait for ...

Here are three signs that you may have golden child syndrome, according to research. Growing up as the golden child can create unspoken tensions with your siblings. You might have been unaware of ...

This behavior reflects a phenomenon known as “tall poppy syndrome” (TPS)—a tendency ... Here are three signs that you’re on the receiving end of TPS in its modern-day breeding ground ...

While consuming alcohol in moderation generally does not cause issues, it’s important to be aware of the signs that you may be drinking more than you should. Drinking in excess can negatively affect ...