Washington, Aug 25 (ANI): In a new study, Finnish researchers have found that adults born with very low birth weight have lower bone mineral density. (more…)
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): More than one third of photos in magazines geared toward women often portray infants in unsafe sleeping positions, possibly increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.
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Washington, August 11 (ANI): A new study suggests that hospital-acquired infections and chronic respiratory distress with oxygen dependency among premature infants in neonatal ICUs can be reduced by improving the quality of care with the help of a new method. (more…)
London, August 10 (ANI): It may soon be possible to stop babies dying in the womb, thanks to a measurement to spot small placentas that can act as an early warning system. (more…)
Washington, August 5 (ANI): Doctors should recommend low to moderate levels of exercise to pregnant women because it can strengthen and improve overall musculoskeletal and physiologic health as well as pregnancy related symptoms, according to a review article. (more…)
Washington, July 28 (ANI): A new study, conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers, has shown that kids exposed to anesthesia during Cesarean section are not at any higher risk for learning disabilities later in life than children not delivered by C-section. (more…)
Washington, July 25 (ANI): Scientists from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston have identified a gut bacterium that might help explain inconsolable crying in otherwise healthy babies, also known as colic. (more…)
Washington, July 14 (ANI): People finding it difficult to soothe their babies need not worry about their parenting skills anymore, for a new study suggests that children’s temperament may be due in part to a combination of a certain gene and a specific pattern of brain activity. (more…)
Washington, July 8 (ANI): A new study has shown that infants who weigh less than five and a half pounds at birth often enter the world with a host of medical complications, including respiratory problems. (more…)
Washington, July 7 (ANI): A group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products including everyday personal care items, may play a role in premature births, according to a study of expectant mothers. (more…)
