Very Low Birth Weight May Affect Adult Memory, IQ
2011-12-06
Babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds are more likely to have lowered function as adults, study saysContinue Reading
If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too: Study
2011-12-06
Teens’ risk for motoring under the influence rose with parents’ bad example, researchers foundContinue Reading
Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
2011-12-05
Vaccine supplies are still ample, but could start to run short, CDC saysContinue Reading
Study Sees Rice as Source of Arsenic Exposure
2011-12-05
Finding is preliminary; poison expert downplays health riskContinue Reading
Fish May Cut Threat of Heart Disease in Young Women
2011-12-05
Eating fish once a week may substantially reduce risk, compared to eating no fish, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fetal Exposure to Epilepsy Drug Might Raise Autism Risk: Study
2011-12-05
Danish researchers found it almost tripled chances of autism spectrum disorder, although risk remains smallContinue Reading
More Children Using Preventive Asthma Drugs: Study
2011-12-05
Minorities and uninsured had lower use of these medications, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: The Risks of Smoking While Pregnant
2011-12-05
Your baby can suffer serious complicationsContinue Reading
Epileptic Seizures May Worsen During Menstrual Cycle
2011-12-05
‘Catamenial’ epilepsy also associated with more seizures during pregnancy, study showsContinue Reading
Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms
2011-12-02
More than half also had a mental health diagnosis, study foundContinue Reading
Pressure to Be Perfect Parent Can Discourage New Moms, Dads
2011-12-02
Study found it eroded confidence for mothers, created stress for fathersContinue Reading
New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing
2011-12-02
Try moisturizers, emollients before resorting to steroids, experts sayContinue Reading
Multitasking Stresses Out Working Moms More Than Dads
2011-12-01
Mothers spend many waking hours doing at least two things at once, study findsContinue Reading
Infant Vaccines May Work Better If Given in Afternoon
2011-11-30
Babies slept more soundly when they had their shots after 1:30 p.m., researchers sayContinue Reading