300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 Pressroom: News Room Subscribe to our RSS feed. [About RSS] Top Pediatric Stories Your baby's brain on drugs (and alcohol and tobacco) Over 1 million babies born annually in the United States are exposed to drugs, alcohol or tobacco while in utero. New research published in the April issue of Pediatrics suggests that prenatal exposure to these substances (alone or in combination) may have effects on the baby's brain structure that persist into adolescence. More... Positive autism screens in ex-preterm infants Premature infants born less than 1500 grams (3.2 lbs) were found to have an increased risk for showing early signs of autistic features according to a study conducted at Children's Hospital Boston. Appearing in the April issue of Pediatrics, the study suggests that early autistic behaviors appear to be an under-recognized feature of infants born with a very low birth weight. More... iPods and similar devices found not to affect pacemaker function A study that tested iPods and mp3 players against active pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) found them to cause no interference with intrinsic device functions. The research findings, appearing in the April 2008 issue of the journal Heart Rhythm, contradict a widely reported study from May 2007 that linked iPods to pacemaker malfunctions. More... New data show a declining incidence of cystic fibrosis since introduction of prenatal carrier screening Researchers have found what may be the first population-based demonstration in the U.S. of a decline in the number of babies born with a genetic disease after the introduction of prenatal carrier screening. Appearing in the February 28, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, their brief report links data from two independent population-based screening programs. More Go to all recent pediatric health news releases... Media Relations Contact List Children's in Ghana Medical Mission A team of cardiac specialists provide much-needed surgical care to children with heart defects. More... Video Feeding children World-renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton talks about the challenges of getting babies and toddlers to eat. Watch... Publications Go-go games An article in the latest Dream magazine looks at whether the new generation of interactive video games are really good for you. More... The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.