Preemies can lag in language skills later on

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Kids who were born prematurely may lag behind their peers when it comes to more-advanced language skills, a new research review finds. In an analysis of 17 past studies, researchers found that in general, preterm babies tend to have more difficulty with complex language skills as they grow older — at least up to age 12. The findings, reported in the journal Pediatrics, do not mean that premature babies are doomed to long-term language problems. …

Secondhand smoke again tied to asthma in kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A fresh look at past studies suggests kids who live with a smoker are more likely to wheeze or get asthma, providing more evidence for the link between secondhand smoke and breathing problems. Researchers found that the biggest effect on wheeze and asthma symptoms was seen in babies and toddlers whose moms smoked while they were pregnant or soon after kids were born. The findings don’t prove that secondhand smoke caused kids to get asthma, but they add to other research suggesting smoke exposure may trigger respiratory problems in youngsters, researchers said. …

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