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Baby wash does not damage baby's skin barrier function, study finds

The findings by academics at The University of Manchester, published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, compared Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe wash against plain bath water on 307 newborn babies over a ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Smoking out tobacco: The rise of the e-cig

The camera zooms in on a stubble-bearded hunk dragging on a cigarette and blowing out a thick cloud of smoke with what seems to be great satisfaction.

Addiction created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early dental care can help keep kids smiling for years to come

(HealthDay)—Every baby has a beautiful smile, and to keep it that way, parents should teach good dental habits at an early age, experts say.

Dentistry created Feb 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study finds water tubing-related injuries up 250 percent

Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity ...

Health created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study highlights impact of environmental change on older people

Recent natural disasters illustrate vulnerability of older people: majority of deaths from the Great East Japan Earthquake (2011) and Hurricane Katrina (2005) occurred among older people.

Health created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

After tobacco, Turkey bans hookah in public places

After banning smoking in public places, the Turkish government has gone one step further by clamping down on an ancient tradition—the hookah, or water pipe.

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UN deputy chief urges action on water rights

(AP)—Most of the world's urgent problems boil down to water and sanitation, and global leaders must act to reduce child mortality and urban poverty, the UN's deputy chief said Friday.

Health created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds smokefree playground policies can make a difference

British and New Zealand playgrounds have a significantly smaller proportion of people smoking than other types of public outdoor areas, according to latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington.

Health created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Expert suggests proper techniques for newborn bathing and skin care basics

Bathing a tiny newborn can be an exciting experience for parents, but it can also be intimidating. Newborns are small and vulnerable, slippery when wet, and the products marketed for their delicate skin can leave parents ...

Pediatrics created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Jimmy Carter: Guinea worm cases decreasing

Guinea worm disease cases were cut to less than 600 in 2012, marking significant progress in eradicating the parasitic infection, former President Jimmy Carter said Thursday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Arsenic in your rice: What to do?

Arsenic, a naturally occurring element and industrial byproduct, poses a significant health risk to millions of people worldwide when it leaches into drinking water. It's highly poisonous at high doses, but ...

Health created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Food for thought: Ingredients and foods that give memory a boost

While there's no magic pill that protects and boosts memory, there are several foods that consumers can easily incorporate into their diets that can help.

Health created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Flooding preparedness needs to include infection prevention and control strategies

Flooding can cause clinical and economic damage to a healthcare facility, but reopening a facility after extensive flooding requires infection prevention and control preparedness plans to ensure a safe environment for patients ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Climate change is likely to increase the occurrence of stomach bugs, researchers predict

We can blame all sorts of things on the weather. But a stomach bug? It seems unlikely. Yet, scientists say greater quantities of rainfall and bigger storms will lead to more stomach upsets in parts of Europe. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Tips to avoid dry skin during winter

(HealthDay)—Throughout the winter, excessive hand washing to prevent the spread of germs can leave skin extremely dry and itchy. Drinking coffee and alcoholic beverages can also lead to dehydration and ...

Health created Jan 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0