Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds
full story » Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals
full story » All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note
full story » Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication
Preeclampsia raises blood pressure, but the nutrient lowers the odds, study finds
full story » Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots
full story » New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released
Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults
full story » Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
Having 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker
full story » Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems
Education, even income levels, appear to be affected by early birth, study finds
full story » Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy
Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests
full story » Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
No significant differences found in memory or attention, as some studies suggested
full story » Teen Birth Rates, Homicides on Increase, Report Shows
But deaths from accidents and smoking among eighth-graders are down, researchers add
full story » Uterus Size May Predict Risk for Premature Twins After IVF
Evaluation may help select women who are at lower risk for complications, study suggests
full story » Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections
full story » Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests
full story » Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says
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