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Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth
So a baby can detect outside
signals, the brain cells use
a a "pump" that drains
chloride out of newborn
neurons, making these highly
chaotic, developing cells
... > full story
Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds
More than six percent of
expectant mothers in Quebec,
Canada, consume prescription
drugs that are known to be
harmful to their fetuses,
... > full story
US Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rate
More than a half million
infants are born too soon
each year and face the risk
of lifetime health
challenges as a result.
Preterm birth is a serious
health problem that costs
... > full story
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Less-Masculine Play by Boys
A study of 145 preschool
children reports, for the
first time, that when the
concentrations of two common
phthalates in mothers'
... > full story
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Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model
November 20, 2009 — New research challenges the dogma of the antibody-dependent enhancement model for the development of dengue hemorrhagic ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 — Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Baby's Sleep Position Is the Major Factor in 'Flat-Headedness'
November 19, 2009 — A baby's sleep position is the best predictor of a misshapen skull condition known as deformational plagiocephaly -- or the development of flat spots on an infant's head -- according to a new ... > full story -
Bone Implant Offers Hope for Skull Deformities
November 19, 2009 — A synthetic bone matrix offers hope for babies born with craniosynostosis, a condition that causes the plates in the skull to fuse too ... > full story -
Prioritizing Low-Cost, Simple Health Measures Would Save 2.5 Million Child Lives a Year
November 16, 2009 — A new report warns basic life-saving solutions such as hygiene, adequate nutrition, bed nets and skilled birth attendants "not a priority" for too many ... > full story -
Study Finds Mixed Results Comparing Two Surgical Strategies for Infant Heart Defect
November 15, 2009 — Researchers found mixed results in the first head-to-head comparison of two surgeries for infants born with severely underdeveloped hearts -- the most common severe heart birth defect. One surgery ... > full story -
Low Birth Weight and Diabetes Have a Common Genetic Background
November 13, 2009 — Low birth weight increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Until recently scientists had attributed this to maternal malnutrition during pregnancy. However, now it seems that ... > full story -
Exercising to End of Pregnancy Is Healthy for Baby and Mother, New Study Suggests
November 13, 2009 — Contrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the fetus, according to a new study. This study also shows a positive ... > full story -
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When Is A Fetus Able To Survive Outside The Womb?
November 10, 2009 — Mathematicians are coupling mathematical models with information about a baby's physiology inside the womb. Combining ultrasound with powerful algorithms based on real-life data, pediatricians get ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication
November 9, 2009 — Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering ... > full story
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