Prenatal opioid exposure is linked to increased odds of eczema, dermatitis, infections, and asthma, according to a study1 published in JAMA Network Open. Exposure was not linked, however, to allergies, anaphylaxis, or autoimmune conditions. In this study, researchers Kelty et al sought to compare the risk of hospitalization with presentation to emergency departments for children […]
Opioid use during pregnancy for pain or opioid use disorder (OUD) was associated with an increased risk for hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits for immune-related conditions in exposed offspring, a retrospective population-based cohort study showed. Of more than 400,000 kids born in Western Australia, those with perinatal opioid exposure had an increased risk of […]
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s important to limit your exposure to the sun while on vacation. Cavia Studio/Stocksy Researchers investigated how sun-seeking behavior by people on vacation affects the skin microbiome. They found that sun-seeking behavior leads to short-term changes in skin bacterial diversity, which can lead to conditions such as eczema. Further studies are […]