THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An infant will generate a lot of poop during the first year of life, but the very first one may offer key clues about the risk of developing allergies. Researchers analyzed samples of meconium from 100 babies enrolled in the CHILD Cohort Study,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Being born even slightly premature might still raise a child’s risk of developmental problems, a new study finds. Preemies often have developmental issues, but previous research has tended to focus on those born extremely preterm (22-26 weeks’ gestation), so less is known aboutContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies. The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus — even though most started getting breast milk in the hospital.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Are you the type to linger over a meal, or do you tend to eat quickly without giving it much thought? New research confirms that you’re better off going the slow route, because fast eaters tend to consume more and be more vulnerableContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals. The researchers also found that it takes a long time for these bacteria colonies — known asContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kids will be kids, and that’s exactly why Holly McDade plans to get her three young children the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available to them. “Little kids can’t help but touch their mouths and their noses and touch other things,”Continue Reading
THURSDAY, April 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than one-quarter of U.S. parents don’t plan to vaccinate their kids for COVID-19, and roughly as many oppose school-required coronavirus shots, a new study finds. This opposition was more common among moms than dads, and was especially common among white mothers whoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents don’t use child safety seats when they take ride-share vehicles like Uber or Lyft with their young children, a new study finds. “Our results are concerning, as ride-share services are increasingly popular,” said senior study author Dr. Michelle Macy, aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s critical for parents to maintain their children’s vision checkups during the COVID-19 pandemic, an expert says. “All children should have their eyes checked by their pediatrician at regular intervals, even if they don’t have any symptoms,” said Dr. Samantha Feldman, a pediatricContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nonsmokers usually try to avoid secondhand smoke, but many kids have no option, and now a new study finds tobacco smoke exposure puts them at higher risk of hospitalization. Compared to other kids, those exposed to secondhand smoke were more likely to haveContinue Reading