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Mild to Moderate Maternal Stress Not Harmful to ChildrenIs stress harmful to an unborn baby? A 2006 study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University and the National...
October 5, 2011 -
Healthier Maternal Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Birth DefectsAccording to a recent report published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a healthier maternal diet during pregnancy is...
October 4, 2011 -
Fish Oil Likely Not an Important SupplementIn recent years, pregnant women have been encouraged to take fish oil supplements. However, the findings of a new study suggest...
September 29, 2011 -
Fast Food Playgrounds Harbor Germs, Not Cleaned EnoughPlaygrounds not only offer an opportunity for children to burn off some energy after dinner but also provide a breeding ground...
September 27, 2011 -
Not Sleeping on Left Side Linked to Higher Stillbirth RatesShould pregnant women be urged to sleep on their left side? A small study of 155 women in Auckland, New Zealand...
September 25, 2011 -
Remicade Given FDA Approval to Treat Ulcerative Colitis in ChildrenInfliximab (Remicade), a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, has been given FDA approval for use in children. The drug is used...
September 25, 2011 -
Children with Severe Asthma Suffer More When Vitamin D Levels CompromisedRecent findings published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine have linked severe therapy-resistant asthma (STRA) attacks in children...
September 25, 2011 -
CDC Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against RotavirusA new study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that, since introducing the rotavirus...
September 22, 2011 -
Debate Surrounds Whether Obese Women Should Be Denied Fertility TreatmentsCanadian medical officials this week are attempting to determine if obese women should be denied assisted reproduction treatments (infertility treatments). The debate...
September 22, 2011 -
Whooping Cough Vaccine Only Good for Three Years: Study Recommends Earlier Boosters
A recent study of 15,000 children in Marin County, California suggests that the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination is only effective for three...
September 21, 2011 -
Toddler Flu Shots Cut ER Visits by One-ThirdResearchers in the United States and Canada are recommending that all US preschoolers receive the flu shot. According to newly published...
September 19, 2011 -
Study Reveals Dads Who Are Hands-on Have Lower Testosterone LevelsWe have known for a long time that a female’s body is hard wired to take care of a baby, and...
September 17, 2011 -
Pregnancy and Influenza: Increased Risk of Complications for Pregnant WomenAccording to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women infected with the influenza virus during pregnancy...
September 17, 2011
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