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Patterns of combustible and electronic cigarette use during pregnancy and associated pregnancy outcomes

Although pregnant smokers may perceive electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as safe alternatives to smoking combustible cigarettes, few studies have evaluated perinatal e-cigarette use and its associated health effects. We analyzed data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS, 2016-2018) for 16,022 women who recently gave birth and reported smoking combustible cigarettes prior to pregnancy.

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The longitudinal relationship between BOLD signal variability changes and white matter maturation during early childhood

Intra-individual transient temporal fluctuations in brain signal, as measured by fMRI blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) variability, is increasingly considered an important signal rather than measurement noise.

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Germs!

Hands-on science lesson plans for teachers related to the topic 'Germs!'.

Poo and You!

Hands-on science lesson plans for teachers related to the topic 'Poo and You!'.

Our Skin

Discover resources and science activities for kids for the topic 'Our Skin'.

Allergies

Discover resources and science activities for kids for the topic 'Allergies'.