Longer Maternity Leave Ups Breast-Feeding Rates
2011-05-31
Staying home at least 3 months makes bottle-feeding far less likely, study findsContinue Reading
Gestational Diabetes Predictable Before Pregnancy, Experts Say
2011-05-27
Risk 4.6 times higher in overweight women with high blood sugar, even years before conceptionContinue Reading
Complexities of Autism Extend to Its Treatment
2011-05-27
Parents struggle to find blend of therapies for children with mix of behavioral symptomsContinue Reading
Caffeine May Interfere With Fertility in Women
2011-05-26
Coffee, colas may prevent eggs from reaching the womb, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Suggestions to Prevent Heat Rash
2011-05-26
What to do during hot, humid weatherContinue Reading
Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
2011-05-24
But researchers found fewer were prescribed when doctors educated parents during visitsContinue Reading
Being Born Only Week or Two Early Raises Risks for Baby
2011-05-23
Study found odds for death more than doubled when delivered at 37 weeks versus 40 weeksContinue Reading
Certain Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Be Safe After All
2011-05-23
Ob/gyn group says they’re OK for treating urinary tract infections if no other alternativeContinue Reading
Losing Baby Weight Cuts Odds of Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes
2011-05-23
But gaining weight between pregnancies boosts the risk, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report
2011-05-23
Study finds 1 in 6 kids now have a developmental disability, perhaps due to better diagnosisContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
2011-05-23
For starters, store cleaning products out of reachContinue Reading
Beware of 'Second-Impact Syndrome' After Concussions
2011-05-22
It can occur when athletes return to play too quickly after head injuryContinue Reading
Study Suggests Supplement May Protect Against Preeclampsia
2011-05-20
Others warn of possible side effects and urge more research before pregnant women try itContinue Reading
Home Births Jump 20 Percent in 4 Years: U.S. Report
2011-05-20
Increase follows 15-year decline; experts remain divided on safetyContinue Reading