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health28 days ago•3 min saved

Womb pollution slows babies' speech, hits preemies hardest

A London cohort of 498 infants shows that first-trimester exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine/ultrafine particulates is linked to slower language development at 18 months (language scores 5–7 points lower) and greater motor delays (about 11 points) in very preterm babies, underscoring environmental justice concerns and the need for pollution reduction.

via The Guardian|

#air-pollution #health #infant-development

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

"Raised by Stray Dogs: Learning to Bark and Walk on All Fours"

Oxana Malaya, a Ukrainian girl, was raised by stray dogs after her alcoholic parents locked her outside at age 3. She survived by adopting the behaviors of the dogs, living with them for over five years. Rescued at age 9, she was reintroduced to society but has the mental capacity of a 6-year-old. Despite reuniting with her family, she still feels lonely and often finds herself walking on all fours.

via New York Post |

#animal-behavior #feral-child #human-interest