Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/preview-could-childhood-disease-lower-intelligence Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Preview: Could Childhood Disease Lower Intelligence? Health Nov 24, 2010 9:44 AM EDT A new study from the University of New Mexico suggests that children plagued with infectious disease at a young age may face a long-term consequence — lower intelligence. Researchers found that when babies are sick, their bodies are using energy to fight of the illness that is needed to fully develop their brains. On tonight’s NewsHour, Ray Suarez reports on the implications of this research for countries like Mozambique that have a high burden of childhood disease. Watch a preview below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
A new study from the University of New Mexico suggests that children plagued with infectious disease at a young age may face a long-term consequence — lower intelligence. Researchers found that when babies are sick, their bodies are using energy to fight of the illness that is needed to fully develop their brains. On tonight’s NewsHour, Ray Suarez reports on the implications of this research for countries like Mozambique that have a high burden of childhood disease. Watch a preview below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now