Infant's Health News
May 21, 2024
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May 13, 2024 Birth by C-section more than doubles odds of measles vaccine failure. Researchers say it is vital that children born by caesarean section receive two doses of the measles vaccine for robust protection against the ...
May 8, 2024 When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced. The research also found that, unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in milk there was no consistent time when its ...
May 6, 2024 Study suggests more extensive screening method in the first trimester of pregnancy may improve detection of ...
May 7, 2024 In one of the first studies of its kind, UC Santa Barbara researchers have found that the immune status of postpartum mothers shifts with how she feeds her baby. Certain inflammatory proteins -- substances that are secreted as part of an immune ...
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May 10, 2024 Researchers have shed new light on the changes in metabolism that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood. The researchers discovered that a ...
May 7, 2024 The world's largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen ...
Apr. 29, 2024 A modified pacifier and AI algorithms to analyze the data it produces could determine if newborns are learning the proper mechanics of nursing, a recent study shows. Specifically, the researchers ...
Apr. 25, 2024 A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV ...
Apr. 23, 2024 Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children's lives, new research has ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Researchers have identified the types of E.coli responsible for neonatal meningitis -- around 50 per cent of infections are caused by two types of E. coli. The study was the largest to date, ...
Apr. 16, 2024 A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give ...
Apr. 11, 2024 A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Researchers have developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome. This 'digital twin' of the infant microbiome creates a virtual model that predicts the ...
Apr. 8, 2024 The introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy appears to have led to an increase in premature birth ...
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Apr. 23, 2024 A follow-up analysis 50 years later finds no adverse heart health risk from Professor Mont Liggins' landmark steroid study to reduce illness and death for pre-term ...
Apr. 22, 2024 Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only 'modest' delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study ...
Apr. 2, 2024 Researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a ...
Apr. 2, 2024 Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they are cultivated outside of the body. Researchers report that the rhythm is detectable as early as 2 weeks after birth but ...
Apr. 2, 2024 The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at ...
Mar. 22, 2024 More than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths analyzed in a new study featured multiple unsafe sleep practices. The researchers are urging care providers to take a more active role in ...
Mar. 22, 2024 Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human ...
Mar. 18, 2024 Researchers make the case that five 'Thrive Factors' are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive ...
Mar. 18, 2024 The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, study suggests -- giving assurance to those concerned about continuing ...
Mar. 15, 2024 Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and ...
Mar. 15, 2024 A serious immune deficiency in newborns may originate from a system that protects the fetus in utero but lingers too long after ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Researchers have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Research finds a nearly 40% decline in the annual average concentration of respirable particulate matter (PM2.5) in Krakow, Poland, between 2010 and 2019 following the implementation of clean air ...
Mar. 12, 2024 A new study finds that policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles combined with investments in electric vehicles and public transportation would reduce air pollution and ...
Mar. 11, 2024 A team of international researchers has demonstrated, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth ...
Mar. 7, 2024 The COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, researchers report in an important finding on the safety of the vaccine in infants -- despite widespread fear and ...
Mar. 7, 2024 A survey by UC Davis researchers shows the U.S. baby formula shortage in 2022 led 81% of parents to switch brands or types, causing health effects for ...
Mar. 7, 2024 Four children have remained free of detectable HIV for more than one year after their antiretroviral therapy (ART) was paused to see if they could achieve HIV remission, according to new research. ...
Mar. 6, 2024 Living in neighborhoods with more white residents and greater lifetime experiences of racial discrimination are linked to increased systemic inflammation during pregnancy among Black women, according ...
Mar. 4, 2024 A recently published study that shows lactating mothers who get the COVID-19 booster pass along the antibodies to their children via their breast milk -- and potentially protect babies too young to ...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Even Moderate Alcohol Usage During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Abnormalities
- Infant Gut Microbes Have Their Own Circadian Rhythm, and Diet Has Little Impact on How the Microbiome Assembles
- Women With Obesity Do Not Need to Gain Weight During Pregnancy, New Study Suggests
Friday, March 22, 2024
- Multiple Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Most Sudden Infant Deaths
- Researchers Propose a New Way to Identify When Babies Become Conscious
Monday, March 18, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024
- Gut Bacteria Make Neurotransmitters to Shape the Newborn Immune System
- Why Some Newborns Develop Severe Infections
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Artificial Intelligence Detects Heart Defects in Newborns
- Curbing Coal-Burning Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
- COVID Vaccines Are Safe for Pregnant Women and Babies, Study Finds
- Infant Health Suffered During Baby Formula Shortage
- Children Surpass a Year of HIV Remission After Treatment Pause
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
- Breastfeeding After COVID-19 Booster Can Give Babies Antibodies
- Zika Vaccine Safe, Effective When Administered During Pregnancy
- A Better Way to Deliver Fetal Therapy for Serious Genetic Disorders
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- A Landmark Study Maps the Precise Orchestration of Prenatal Development
- Uptick in Behavioral Disorders Reported in Children Following Prenatal Exposure to Anesthesia
- Lockdowns Had an Impact on Gut Microbes and Allergies in Newborns, New Research Reveals
Monday, February 26, 2024
- Intervention Reduces Likelihood of Developing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression by More Than 70%
- Study of 1.2+M Births Reveals Associations Between Excess Heat Exposure and Preterm Births
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Significantly Fewer Births on Weekends and Holidays Than Weekdays, Data Analysis of Over 21 Million Births from 1979-2018 in Japan Shows
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosting During Pregnancy Protects Infants for Six Months, Study Finds
Monday, February 12, 2024
- Genetic Cause of Low Birth Weight Among Children Conceived After Fertility Treatment
- Why Ventilators Can Be Tough on Preemie Lungs
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Preterm Births Linked to 'hormone Disruptor' Chemicals May Cost United States Billions
- Males Born to Obese Mothers More Likely to Suffer Health Issues as Adults
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Rare Disorder Causing Extra Fingers and Toes Identified
- Provides New Explanation for Why Placenta May Not Properly Separate at Birth, Putting Mother and Newborn at Risk
Monday, January 29, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Gene Behind Heart Defects in Down Syndrome Identified
- Infants Born to COVID-Infected Mothers Have Triple the Risk of Developing Respiratory Distress
- Ultrasounds Can Help Predict the Risk of Preterm Births
- Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Premature Birth, Higher Birth Weight
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- 'Mini-Placentas' Help Scientists Understand the Causes of Pre-Eclampsia and Pregnancy Disorders
- Higher Infant Mortality Rates Associated With Restrictive Abortion Laws, Study Finds
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Monday, January 8, 2024
- Putting Your Toddler in Front of the TV? You Might Hurt Their Ability to Process the World Around Them, New Data Suggests
- Climate Change Could Be Impacting Babies' Birthweight for Gestational Age
Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Seizures Identified as Potential Cause of Sudden Unexplained Death in Children
- A Blood Test Can Identify Genetic Diseases in Fetuses
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Study on Extremely Preterm Infants Provides Important Healthcare Knowledge
- Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep Problems
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Researcher Says Men Should Abstain from Drinking at Least Three Months Prior to Conceiving
- Breastfeeding Alters Infant Gut in Ways That Boost Brain Development, May Improve Test Scores
Monday, December 11, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Discrimination During Pregnancy May Alter Circuits in Infants' Brains
- Having a C-Section Is Related to Difficulties With Conceiving
Friday, December 1, 2023
- How Does Neonatal Listeriosis Impact Children's Health?
- How Pre And Postnatal B-12 Vitamins Improve Breast Milk Vitamin B-12 Levels, Which Supports Infant Brain Development
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- Rise of Microplastics Discovered in Placentas of Hawaii Mothers
- Newborn Babies at Risk from Bacteria Commonly Carried by Mothers
Monday, November 27, 2023
- Discrimination During Pregnancy Can Affect Infant's Brain Circuitry
- Spike in Premature Births Caused by COVID, Halted by Vaccines, Study Finds
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Monday, October 23, 2023
Friday, October 20, 2023
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- No Universal Body Image Experience in Pregnancy
- How Brain Inflammation in Children May Cause Neurological Disorders
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
- Discovery Reveals Fragile X Syndrome Begins Developing Even Before Birth
- Maternal Obesity Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than Pregnancy Complications
Friday, October 6, 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
- Study Shows Prior Exposure to Common Virus Shields Against Birth Defects and Miscarriage
- Brain Is 'rewired' During Pregnancy to Prepare for Motherhood
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- Tracking the Bacteria Behind Life-Threatening Sepsis in Premature Babies
- Study Raises Concerns Over Powdered Infant Formula Preparation Machines
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Risk of Premature Birth from Smoking While Pregnant More Than Double Previous Estimates
- Wearable Device Data Reveals That Reduced Sleep and Activity in Pregnancy Is Linked to Premature Birth Risk