Pediatrics
Babies born with a low birth weight may be less active in later life
Individuals who are born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school or participate in exercise later on in life.
Sep 2, 2016
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Pediatrics
Steroid treatment in very low birth weight infants may contribute to vision problems
Because of the beneficial effect of corticosteroids on lung function, especially in infants who are ventilator dependent, corticosteroids are, at times, administered to very low birth weight neonates to treat established ...
Aug 16, 2016
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Attention deficit disorders
Epilepsy may triple ADHD risk, Danish study finds
(HealthDay)—Children who suffer from epilepsy or fever-related seizures may face a higher risk of also having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new Danish research suggests.
Jul 13, 2016
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Health
Fossil fuel combustion endangers children's health in two significant ways: A scientist reviews the evidence
Writing in a commentary in Environmental Health Perspectives, Frederica Perera, director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH), identifies fossil fuel combustion and associated air pollution and ...
Jun 21, 2016
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Health
Boost minimum wage and babies benefit: study
(HealthDay)—Raising the minimum hourly wage in every state by as little as $1 above the federal level might lead to fewer infant deaths and cases of low birth weight babies, a new study suggests.
Jun 16, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Being born small or stress during pregnancy can lead to greater disease risk in mothers
Low birth weight or stress during pregnancy can lead to long-term health problems in women, according to a study published today in The Journal of Physiology.
Jun 13, 2016
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Health
Reversing impact of malnourished dads' health on kids
Research from the University of Adelaide has shown it may be possible to prevent millions of the world's malnourished fathers from passing on poor health to their children, if they're given antioxidant and vitamin supplements ...
Jun 10, 2016
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Pediatrics
Premature babies may grow up to have weaker bones
Among the many important processes that happen during a woman's last few weeks of pregnancy is the transfer of calcium to the growing foetus to boost bone development. But what happens if this transfer is interrupted when ...
May 30, 2016
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Health
If one in ten US smokers quits, $63 billion saved
(HealthDay)—Kicking the smoking habit boosts more than just your health—it also saves money.
May 10, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
The price of IVF: Study examines financial savings vs. medical complication costs
Heralded a miracle by many infertile couples, in vitro fertilization (IVF) can pack a painful financial punch for those without insurance coverage for the treatment. This prohibitive cost leads many would-be parents who pursue ...
May 5, 2016
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