Pediatrics
Babies cry most in UK, Canada, Italy and Netherlands
Babies cry more in Britain, Canada and Italy, than the rest of the world—according to new research by the University of Warwick.
Apr 3, 2017
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Health
LGBT seniors face harder old age, national study finds
Aging and health issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baby boomers have been largely ignored by services, policies and research. These seniors face higher rates of disability, physical and mental distress ...
Nov 16, 2011
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Flame retardants linked to lower-birth-weight babies
Exposure during pregnancy to flame retardant chemicals commonly found in the home is linked to lower birthweight babies, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public ...
Aug 30, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Blood test helps accurate, rapid diagnosis for pre-eclampsia
A new study published today in The Lancet, has found that a simple blood test can help make the diagnosis for a common and potentially fatal pregnancy complication.
Apr 1, 2019
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Pediatrics
Later cord clamping after birth increases iron levels in babies
Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The authors found babies' blood and iron levels were healthier when the cord ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Adult obesity rate in US holds steady, report says
After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates held steady in the past year in virtually all 50 US states, according to an annual report released Friday.
Aug 17, 2013
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Health
Social networking may prove key to overcoming isolation of older adults
The University of Sydney is leading an investigation into the use of online social networking tools and other information technologies by older Australians as a means of combating social isolation and increasing community ...
May 23, 2011
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advocates for expanded nutritional coverage under Medicare
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has prepared a request to submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand coverage of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for specific diseases, including hypertension, ...
Dec 19, 2011
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Health
Parents who lose a baby can die of a broken heart
Parents who lose a new baby run a high risk themselves of dying prematurely, according to a British study published on Thursday.
Sep 7, 2011
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New immigrants less likely to have premature babies in the first 5 years in Canada: study
Immigrants living less than five years in Canada are less likely than their Canadian-born counterparts to have premature babies regardless of where they live, according to a new study by St. Michael's Hospital.
Apr 28, 2011
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