Health News Archives

Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Risk is small, and women shouldn't shun the drugs entirely, experts say

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds

Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
Reseachers to gather 10,000 samples in study of this pregnancy complication

Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies
Researchers note most hospitals already stocked with simple, inexpensive solution

FDA Warns of Children’s Deaths Linked to Botox
Anti-wrinkle drug and competitor Myobloc under agency safety review

Neurological Disorders Strike Millions
New government report gives latest estimates, which show increases in Alzheimer's, MS cases

Cerebral Palsy Declines in High-Risk Infants
European study suggests better neonatal care is paying off for low birth weight babies

Study Yields Clues to Cerebral Palsy
Infections during pregnancy, premature delivery linked to the illness

Health Tip: Cerebral Palsy Hampers Muscle Control
People with CP also may have seizures

Botox Shots Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Regimen strengthens muscles weakened by the disease, doctors explain