Mothers of Children with Autism May Face Higher Risks for Heart Disease
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 08:02
in Health & Medicine
Mothers who were raising children with autism and reported chronic stress were more likely to have high levels of “bad” cholesterol and lower levels of protective progenitor cells than lower-stressed mothers of “neurotypical” children – two factors that may boost their chances of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women […]