India, June 16 -- A new study revealed that Superstorm Sandy, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms, didn't just damage buildings and power lines but also might have affected babies who were still in the womb when it hit.
When the storm struck New York City in October 2012, it flooded large parts of Manhattan, leaving millions without power. The storm was followed by a period of heat waves nearing 100 degrees. For pregnant women at the time, this combination of extreme heat and storm-related stress may have left lasting effects on their babies' brain development.
Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One, the study led by researchers from Queens College, City University of New York, studied 34 children who were approximately 8 ye...