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Study Reveals Hurricane's Lasting Impact on Unborn Children's Brains

6/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Queens College uncovers that children exposed to Hurricane Sandy while in the womb show notable brain volume changes, especially in the basal ganglia, crucial for emotion and movement control. These effects intensify with extreme heat during pregnancy, shedding light on the alarming neurological consequences of climate change for future generations.

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A groundbreaking study from Queens College uncovers that children exposed to Hurricane Sandy while in the womb show notable brain volume changes, especially in the basal ganglia, crucial for emotion and movement control. These effects intensify with extreme heat during pregnancy, shedding light on the alarming neurological consequences of climate change for future generations.