Natural disasters may be shaping babies’ brains
- A new study suggests that children exposed to Superstorm Sandy in utero may have brain differences affecting emotional development, as published in PLOS One.
- Duke Shereen, a co-author of the study, stated, "the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency; it is potentially a neurological one with consequences for future generations."
- The findings suggest that climate crises may impact children's development even before birth, prompting calls for better education for pregnant individuals about climate risks.
- Yoko Nomura, a co-author, emphasizes that "people who are going to get pregnant should know and be prepared" for these climate-associated neurological impacts.
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Natural disasters may be shaping babies’ brains
By Emma Court, Bloomberg News NEW YORK — Climate disasters are known for damaging homes, disrupting power and displacing residents. But even after the lights come back on and people return to their homes, their effects can linger — including in the brains of children born afterward, a new study suggests. Related Articles New CDC advisers will skip some expected topics and explore a target of antivaccine activists T…
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