Low Birth Weight, Lack of Breast-Feeding Tied to Inflammation Risk in Adulthood
2014-04-17
Study of more than 10,000 people suggests these infants may someday have more health problemsContinue Reading
Small Childbirth Change Might Help Prevent Iron Deficiency in Babies: Study
2014-04-17
With mothers holding newborns differently, cord clamping could be delayed, researchers sayContinue Reading
School Bans on Chocolate Milk May Backfire
2014-04-17
Kids ended up drinking less fat-free white milk, too, Oregon study findsContinue Reading
Key Brain ‘Networks’ May Differ in Autism, Study Suggests
2014-04-16
Neural systems tied to gauging social cues appear ‘over-connected’ in children with the disorder
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Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age: Study
2014-04-16
But the findings only show an association; they don’t prove cause and effect, experts sayContinue Reading
Experimental Measles Drug Shows Promise in Animal Trials
2014-04-16
If one day approved to treat people with infection, it might reduce their symptoms, researchers sayContinue Reading
Family Dog Can Help Kids With Autism
2014-04-15
The bond between child and pet can also be a ‘bridge’ to interaction with others, study suggestsContinue Reading
Mother’s Pregnancy Weight Gain May Influence Child’s Obesity Risk
2014-04-15
Study found that either too few or too many added pounds upped child’s odds for being overweightContinue Reading
Drowning Deaths Down Overall, But Still a Problem: Report
2014-04-15
Rates increased for adults 45 to 84; kids 4 and under and adults 85 and older at highest risk
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Young People With Epilepsy Face Higher Injury Risk: Study
2014-04-14
British researchers found increased odds of fractures, burns, medication poisoningContinue Reading
Crankier Babies May Get More TV Time
2014-04-14
Study didn’t look at type of programming or possible effect on kidsContinue Reading
Young Dads at Risk of Depressive Symptoms, Study Finds
2014-04-14
But experts stress findings don’t mean fatherhood at an early age dooms men to clinical depressionContinue Reading