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Breastfeeding Associated With Increased Intelligence, Study Suggests
Prolonged and exclusive
nursing improves children's
cognitive development. The
largest randomized study of
breastfeeding ever conducted
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MicroCT Of Skeleton Can ID Even The Subtlest Birth Defects
A technique called
microscopic X-ray computed
tomography (microCT) is
affording scientists the
ability to visualize even
the subtlest birth defects
... > full story
New Treatment Could Reduce Chronic Lung Disease In Premature Babies
A less traumatic way of
delivering surfactant, a
lung lubricant that
premature babies need to
help them breathe, could
... > full story
Suspected Carcinogenic Chemicals Used To Make Teflon, Scotchgard, Found In Human Milk
Chemicals used to make
nonstick cookware and
stain-resistant fabrics are
spreading around the world
and turning up in surprising
... > full story
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Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
May 9, 2008 — Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report. Among the ... > full story -
Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants At Risk For Birth Problems
May 8, 2008 — Pregnant women with blood sugar levels in the higher range of normal -- but not high enough to be considered diabetes -- are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to give birth to ... > full story -
Caution Urged With New Anti-obesity Drug In Kids
May 8, 2008 — Anti-obesity drugs that work by blocking brain molecules similar to those in marijuana could also interfere with neural development in young children, according to a new study from MIT's Picower ... > full story -
How Slow Growth As A Fetus Can Cause Diabetes As An Adult
May 8, 2008 — Intrauterine growth retardation results in a baby having a low birth weight and has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. It has been suggested that IUGR alters the ... > full story -
Birth Order Linked To Asthma Symptoms
May 8, 2008 — Among four year-olds attending Head Start programs in New York City, those who had older siblings were more likely to experience respiratory symptoms including an episode of wheezing in the past year ... > full story -
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Iron Supplements Might Harm Infants Who Have Enough, Study Suggests
May 5, 2008 — A new study suggests that extra iron for infants who don't need it might delay development -- results that fuel the debate over optimal iron supplement levels and could have huge implications for the ... > full story -
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Premature Infants Benefit From Diets Rich In Protein, Study Suggests
May 5, 2008 — More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from 1990*, and as premature birth rates continue to climb, neonatologists at Nationwide Children's Hospital are focusing ... > full story -
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Nearly One-third Of US Parents Don't Know What To Expect Of Infants
May 4, 2008 — Almost one-third of US parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their child's physical, social and emotional growth. The new ... > full story -
Incubator Electromagnetic Fields Alter Newborns' Heart Rates
May 2, 2008 — The electromagnetic fields produced by incubators alter newborns' heart rates, reveals a small study in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease in Childhood. It is not clear what the ... > full story -
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How To Meet The Demands Of Pregnancy And Career
May 2, 2008 — Being pregnant with a job is hard work. Not only is there that extra weight to carry around, but planning a happy and healthy pregnancy involves navigating tricky issues like scheduling your doctor's ... > full story
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