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Read MorePrenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Brain Changes Often Seen in ADHD, Autism
A new Spanish study shows a link between prenatal exposure to air pollution and changes in the corpus callosum, a region of the brain associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings are published in the journal Environmental Research. Over the past few decades, several studies have looked at the effects of air pollution on cognitive capacities in children. However, very little research has been done on the changes that air pollution could induce in children’s growing brains. The new…
Read MorePope Francis’ prayer for the Immaculate Conception: ‘You never stop loving your children’
Rome, Italy, Dec 8, 2019 / 10:01 am (CNA).- For the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Pope Francis on Sunday venerated a statue of the Virgin Mary located in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna, reciting a prayer he wrote for the occasion. “I entrust to you all those who, in this city and in the whole world, are oppressed by distrust, by discouragement due to sin; those who think that for them there is no more hope, that their faults are too many and too great, and that God…
Read MoreBishop Baker: Ad limina inspires ‘hopeful spirit’ for renewal of Church in US
Rome, Italy, Dec 7, 2019 / 07:12 am (CNA).- Birmingham’s Bishop Robert Baker said Friday there is a hopeful spirit about the renewal of the Church in the United States at the end of the latest round of ad limina visits with Pope Francis and other curial offices. About the crisis of mistrust in episcopal leadership, Baker said, “we know we have a long way to go, and we know the struggles there… We acknowledge our failures as bishops to do all that we should do.” “But there’s a hopeful…
Read MoreJesuit superior general: Satan is real, and wants us to reject God
Vatican City, Dec 6, 2019 / 12:12 pm (CNA).- The superior general of the Jesuit order told reporters Tuesday that the devil is real, after making headlines in August by stating that Satan is a symbol, not a person. Satan “is the one who stands between God's plan and his work of salvation accomplished in Christ, because he has made this irreversible and free decision, and he wants to drag others to reject the merciful God, who prefers to give his life to save instead of to condemn,” Fr. Arturo…
Read MorePelosi fumes: ‘I don’t hate anybody. I was raised Catholic’
Washington D.C., Dec 5, 2019 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the suggestion that she “hates” President Donald Trump, and said that her Catholic faith prevents her from hating anyone. "I don't hate anybody. I was raised in a Catholic house, we don't hate anybody—not anybody in the world,” said Pelosi. She had been asked by a journalist during her weekly press briefing if she “hates President Trump.” Pelosi had earlier announced the House Democrats would begin drafting the articles of impeachment. "As…
Read MoreADHD and Autism Share Changes in Same Genes
Autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) share changes in the same genes, according to researchers from iPSYCH, Denmark’s largest psychiatry research project. In Denmark, approximately one percent of schoolchildren have autism and two to three percent are diagnosed with ADHD. Autism and ADHD can share certain common symptoms. For example, children with either disorder can demonstrate violent or aggressive behaviors, be impulsive, and have problems in school and with social relations. The new study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, reveals that the similarities between the two diagnoses can be…
Read MoreWhat to Know About an Eye Exam for Special Needs Children
It’s not easy having a child with special needs. Whether it’s a physical or mental health issue, keeping your child healthy requires time and patience. This includes basic medical check-ups. To make your life easier, you should get children to a medical professional when they’re young, and that includes eye care professionals. Find out everything you should know about children’s eye exams so that you know what to expect before your next trip. Why They are Important Eye exams are important regardless of your age, but they’re especially important for young children.…
Read MoreRelease of new curial constitution delayed again
Vatican City, Dec 4, 2019 / 09:30 am (CNA).- The publication date of the new constitution governing the Roman Curia has been delayed again as Pope Francis' council of cardinals continues to evaluate suggestions to the draft that was given to bishops' conferences in May. The now six-member advisory council met at the Vatican Dec. 2-4. According to a brief Vatican press release Dec. 4, the group of cardinals had continued to receive suggestions on the text of the new apostolic constitution, provisionally titled Praedicate evangelium, until a few days…
Read More3 Moving Tips for People with Disabilities
Moving signifies the start of a new adventure. However, as eventful as switching addresses is, the process itself can be quite daunting—and it can be even more stressful if the person moving has a disability. These three moving tips for people with disabilities will make the process easier for those with physical limitations. If you follow these steps, you’ll alleviate some stress, and you’ll be able to focus on the excitement of the day. Enlist Help There’s no shame in asking for help when you need it; this is especially true when…
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