Infants at Highest Risk for Childhood Burns
2014-02-04
Hot beverages, hair irons most often the cause, British study foundContinue Reading
Expectant Mothers’ Colds May Affect Baby
2014-02-04
Exposures in womb might raise risk of asthma, allergies in childhood, study suggestsContinue Reading
Pregnancy and Pain Relievers
2014-02-04
Ibuprofen and naproxen do not increase a woman’s risk of miscarriage, according to new research.Continue Reading
Ibuprofen, Aleve Won’t Raise Miscarriage Risk: Study
2014-02-03
However, NSAIDs should not be taken in third trimester of pregnancy, authors adviseContinue Reading
Embryo Selection May Help Prevent Some Inherited Disorders
2014-02-03
Genetic test for deadly condition spotted healthy embryos for implantation, researchers reportContinue Reading
Different Bacteria Levels Seen in Women Who Give Preterm Birth: Study
2014-02-03
If confirmed, finding may help lead to new treatments to prevent prematurity, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report
2014-02-03
Researchers think that improved contraception methods, decisions to delay pregnancy explain trendContinue Reading
Babies Born to Moms Over 35 May Have Lower Risk for Certain Birth Defects
2014-02-03
Study finding is specific to physical anomalies that are unrelated to chromosomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds
2014-02-03
Although epidurals provided more pain relief, other methods may still work for some women, experts saidContinue Reading
U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk: Study
2014-02-03
Researchers found that kids consume at least twice the recommended daily amountsContinue Reading
Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight
2014-02-03
And parents of normal-weight kids often think they’re too thin, review foundContinue Reading
Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids: Survey
2014-02-03
They’re also reporting heavier use, possibly putting themselves at risk for harmful side effectsContinue Reading
Study Ties Home Births to Higher Infant Death Rates
2014-02-03
Analysis of midwife-assisted deliveries suggests non-hospital setting, rather than practitioner type, is key factor
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Secure Those Sets for Super Bowl Viewing
2014-02-01
As part of National TV Safety Day, experts warn that televisions can tip over on kidsContinue Reading