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Breathing In Wildfire Smoke Late In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk, Study Shows

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By Emily Woodruff Verified
| Disability Scoop Verified
NEW ORLEANS — Women breathing wildfire smoke late in pregnancy had a higher risk of having a child later diagnosed with autism, even when the smoke exposure lasted only a few days, according to a study by Tulane University researchers. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology recently, followed over 204,000 mother-child pairs in Southern California from 2006 to 2014, using medical records and estimated fine particulate matter at the mothers’ home addresses.
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Louisiana judge rules on restrictions to telehealth access to abortion pills

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By Emily Woodruff Verified
| The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate Verified
A federal judge in Lafayette declined to block, for now, the practice of accessing abortion pills in Louisiana through the mail following telehealth appointments, but left open the possibility of future restrictions that could change how many of the state's residents access abortion.
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During hot nights the Louisiana mental health hotline gets a disturbing increase in calls

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By Emily Woodruff Verified
| The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) Verified
Hot, sticky Louisiana nights when temperatures stay above 70 degrees have a measurable effect on residents' mental health, according to a study that adds to a growing body of research on the links between heat and psychological well-being.
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