WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Exercising during pregnancy can benefit babies’ lungs, Scandinavian researchers report. “This study offers a fascinating hint that increased physical activity of mothers is associated with better lung function in their babies and, therefore, possibly their health in later life,” said Jonathan Grigg, headContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in the baby carriage. While that childhood rhyme used to be true, college-educated women in the United States are now more likely than ever to have a first baby outside marriage. They’re also moreContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breast milk can give preemies’ hearts a big boost, a groundbreaking study suggests. “This study … adds to the already known benefits of breast milk for infants born prematurely,” said study leader Dr. Afif El-Khuffash, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the RoyalContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Having a special needs child can mean medical emergencies and doctors’ visits where parents have to take time off from work, and now a new study shows that can bring a bit financial hit to a family. Researchers analyzed U.S. government data fromContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Mothers are known for drying their little ones’ tears, sometimes with a hug, a song or a kiss on a scraped knee. So, perhaps it isn’t a surprise that new research shows the sounds of mom’s voice provide comfort and even pain reliefContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It can happen in an instant. A young child climbs a heavy piece of furniture, and it topples over on the toddler. New research suggests that’s not as rare as you might think: Hundreds of thousands of children have been treated in U.S.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The health impact of wildfires is already huge, and new research suggests it might also raise a mom-to-be’s risk for preterm birth, according to a new study. Wildfire smoke contains high levels of PM 2.5, the deadliest type of pollution from particles soContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — All births are not created equal, new U.S. research reveals: Differences in the quality of hospital care contribute to a higher chance of complications among Black and Hispanic newborns compared to white and Asian infants. The analysis of more than 480,000 live birthsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Breastfeeding provides a baby with many positive benefits, but it doesn’t always happen easily. When a new mom feels overwhelmed by the challenge, a lactation consultant can help, according to two breastfeeding experts from Penn State Health. “We’re here to make sure newContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Schools are reopening as the Delta variant surges across America, a scary prospect for educators and parents alike. But experts representing teachers and doctors say reopening must happen for the sake of students, and a combo of vaccination and safety measures will helpContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As the school year starts across much of the United States amid a surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the Delta variant, a new survey shows most parents support vaccines for students and staff alike. Sixty-two percent of nearly 1,700 parents with atContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s no surprise to hear that women’s fertility wanes as their biological clock ticks away. But do men have a biological clock, too? New research shows it’s not exactly the same, but their likelihood of fathering a child does appear to decline, evenContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re pregnant and worried that getting a COVID-19 vaccine might trigger severe side effects, you can relax. New research shows that pregnant women and new mothers don’t suffer more reactions after a shot than other women do. “Pregnant people do well withContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Almost 90% of U.S. parents plan to send their kids back to the classroom this fall, but fewer than 60% plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine for those who are old enough, a new poll reveals. Anxiety is also high among many parents,Continue Reading