Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
Different classes of obesity may merit separate recommendations, researchers sayContinue Reading
Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study
Chronic sedentary behavior ‘is compromising children’s ability and achievement,’ research suggestsContinue Reading
Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher rates of respiratory and other health problemsContinue Reading
Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants
Possible increase in cancer risk in kids exposed before birth and up to 3 months of age, study findsContinue Reading
Dermatitis May Be More Cause Than Effect of Food Allergies
Expert urges parents of young kids to be aware of the riskContinue Reading
Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth
But experts stress crucial nutrient still protects against birth defectsContinue Reading
When Given Control, Women Use Less Epidural Anesthesia During Delivery
About one-third less used with patient-controlled devices, study findsContinue Reading
Fetal Surgery Could Boost Outcomes in Severe Spina Bifida
Delicate in utero procedure cut rates of disability, but does come with risks, study findsContinue Reading
Not All Birthmarks Harmless, Expert Says
Because of size and potential growth pattern, some may need dermatologist’s assessmentContinue Reading
Health Tip: Teach Kids About Portion Control
They may be less likely to overeatContinue Reading
Birth Defect Risk Slightly Higher for Kids of Male Cancer Survivors
But risk is still very low and not affected by the mode of conception, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mom's HIV May Lower Baby's Immunity to Other Diseases
Lower levels of antibodies to whooping cough, tetanus seen in newborns exposed but not infectedContinue Reading