Neuroscience
Omega-3 fatty acid could boost IQ for preterm babies
New research from SAHMRI has found a link between the omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and increased IQ among children born prematurely.
Oct 27, 2022
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Pediatrics
Babbling babies' behavior changes parents' speech
New research shows baby babbling changes the way parents speak to their infants, suggesting that infants are shaping their own learning environments.
Aug 21, 2019
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Pediatrics
Holding intubated infants in ICU found to be safe, beneficial
(HealthDay)—Holding intubated infants in the intensive care unit is well tolerated and does not increase adverse events, according to a study published in the December issue of Critical Care Nurse.
Dec 2, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mother/infant skin-to-skin touch boosts baby's brain development and function
As the world prioritizes social distancing to stop or slow down the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), a new study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University demonstrates that mother-infant touch and contact are essential ...
Mar 25, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Versatile drug may protect baby from hazards of intraamniotic infections
Dangerous to both mom and baby, infections or inflammations of the tissue or fluids that surround the fetus often result in preterm delivery with a high risk of serious complications for the infant. A prescription drug used ...
Feb 18, 2019
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Pediatrics
Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding
The percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
A good night's sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
Scientists have long suggested that getting enough sleep at night is vital to staying healthy. Few studies, however, highlight the necessity of sufficient sleep during the first months of life. New research from investigators ...
Oct 22, 2021
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Neuroscience
Speaking "baby talk" to infants isn't just cute: It could help them learn to make words
A new study suggests that when parents baby talk to their infants, they might be helping them learn to produce speech.
Dec 10, 2021
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Pediatrics
FDA panel backs RSV vaccine for infants, some toddlers
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the agency approve an RSV vaccine for infants and some toddlers.
Jun 9, 2023
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Pediatrics
U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019
(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from ...
Dec 8, 2021
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