Results of a new study show that expecting mothers who drink 5 or more servings of sweetened cola drinks a week during pregnancy are 22% more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those pregnant women who drink 1 or less servings a month. Gestational diabetes can cause long-lasting problems for both mother and child. Learn more about gestational diabetes.

A new study suggests that Down syndrome may be effectively treated with drugs to increase the level of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine in the brain. According to researchers, the study shows that norepinephrine is essential in stimulating contextual behavior, a skill many Down syndrome patients lack. One in every 733 babies is born with Down syndrome in the United States. Learn more about Down syndrome.