News tagged with ear infections


Breastfeeding benefits mothers with reduced blood pressure risk

(Medical Xpress) -- While the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby are well established and some studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed have lower risks of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease, ...

Health created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Sweetener found in gum may prevent ear infections in children

There is "fair evidence" to support the use of xylitol, a natural sweetener used in gums and mints, to prevent inner ear infections in healthy children, a new evidence review finds.

Health created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dogs may protect babies from some infections: study

Babies who spend time around pet dogs have fewer ear infections and respiratory ailments than those whose homes are animal-free, said a study released on Monday.

Pediatrics created Jul 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Pacifiers may have emotional consequences for boys

Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

What's best for very low birth weight babies

While the health benefits of breast feeding baby are well known, a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Pediatrics finds that, for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, a small amount of fortification can im ...

Pediatrics created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0