Anti-hepatitis A shot effective for 10 years
August 10th, 2012 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Anti-hepatitis A virus (HAV) shots give infants immunity for least 10 years, according to latest research.The study found that any transfer of the mother's HAV ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Toddlers learn better from play, not TV screens
October 19th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) The temptation to rely on a surfeit of TV programmes for 'educating' babies and toddlers seems to have become a trend among parents. But playing may ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Internet program helps young children and moms sleep well
April 2nd, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 2 (ANI): An Internet-based intervention was found to be effective at reducing infant and toddler sleep disturbances, as well as providing positive, indirect benefits for maternal sleep, mood and confidence ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Infants, toddlers too suffer mental illness
February 27th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): A new research has shown that infants and toddlers can suffer serious mental health disorders, yet they are unlikely to receive treatment that could prevent lasting developmental ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Babies, toddlers too can suffer mental illness
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Infants and toddlers too can suffer serious mental disorders, yet they are not likely to receive treatment that could prevent lasting damage, says a new study. "The ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Fear of spiders, snakes acquired
January 25th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) We aren't born afraid of spiders and snakes, but we can pick up these fears very quickly as infants, scientists say.Arne Ohman at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
We aren’t born afraid of spiders and snakes
January 25th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): People aren't born afraid of spiders and snakes, but can learn these fears very quickly during infancy, says a new research.Scientists have studied how infants and toddlers react ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Human protein slows muscle damage in muscular dystrophy mice
December 28th, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): A new study has found that a novel potential therapy based on a natural human protein significantly slows muscle damage and improves function in mice who have the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
FDA Says Hyland Teething Tablets May Harm Children
October 26th, 2010 - 2:26 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Due to a possible risk to children, the FDA and Hyland’s Inc has announced a recall of Hyland’s Teething Tablets. According to the Food and Drug Association’s website, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Receptiveness more important than routine for infant sleep
August 11th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): Being emotionally receptive can reduce sleep disruptions and help infants and toddlers sleep better, found researchers at Penn State."Bed time can be a very emotional time. It heralds ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists close to discovering genetic trigger for autism
June 10th, 2010 - 1:53 am ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) – Scientists on Wednesday said they are close to establishing the genetic triggers for autism, opening up the possibility for earlier diagnosis and new treatments for the condition, the ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Baby cribs recalled due to strangulation and suffocation hazards
May 7th, 2010 - 5:04 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced product recalls of cribs due to strangulation and suffocation on Thursday.CPSC, in cooperation with C&T International/Sorelle, of East Rutherford, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
New York father causes life-threatening injuries after assaulting his eight-month child
April 9th, 2010 - 1:04 am ICT by BNO News
QUEENS, NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) – A New York father caused severe injuries to his eight-month son after violently assaulting him, prosecutors said Thursday.Saul Cortez, 24, of Queens, New York, allegedly caused ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Scientists now reveal dangers of third-hand smoke
February 9th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) Nicotine in third-hand smoke, the residue that clings to virtually all surfaces long after a cigarette has been snuffed, reacts with the common indoor air pollutant nitrous acid ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Beverage can stay-tabs still unsafe: Study
November 30th, 2009 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 30 (ANI): A new study has suggested that beverage can stay-tabs pose swallowing risk.Three decades ago, U.S. manufacturers switched from removable can pull-tabs to stay-tabs, as there were a rising ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
More awareness on pneumonia needed: Health experts
November 2nd, 2009 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A vaccine targeting the rampant pneumonia haemophillus bacteria will soon be included in the country's routine immunisation programme, health experts said Monday, also stressing the need to ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
On screen Ram-Sita in conversation
August 11th, 2009 - 3:53 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
The most hit and famous on-screen jodi of Ram and Sita, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonerjee are back on-screen together with Pati Patni Aur Woh. With this show they finally reveal ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Conversing helps kids better develop language skills than reading
June 30th, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): Having conversations with your children could help them develop language skills, according to a new study.The study by UCLA researchers has found that adult-child conversations have a more ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nightly bedtime routine improves maternal mood, kids’ sleep
May 1st, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 1 (ANI): In the journal SLEEP, researchers have demonstrated that the use of a consistent bedtime routine contributes to improvements in multiple aspects of infant and toddler sleep, bedtime behavior ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists dismiss Gwyneth Paltrow’s shampoo cancer link claims
April 6th, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 6 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has come under fire from health experts after she warned shampoo could lead to cancer.The actress said her concerns arose after she read research about what ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Kids in unstable housing more likely to suffer from hunger and poor health
December 3rd, 2008 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that children whose families move frequently or live in overcrowded conditions are more likely to suffer from hunger and poor health than ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Toddlers flourish in secure learning environments: Study
September 22nd, 2008 - 10:36 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 22 (IANS) Infants develop a spirit of inquiry and flourish in secure yet flexible learning environments, fostered by teachers, according to new research findings. A team led by Massey University ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Violence against women impairs kids growth
September 12th, 2008 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): Kids whose mothers are exposed to violence grow less, according to a new study.The study found that violence against women in a family has serious consequences for ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Non-parental care of infants can make them grow fat
July 13th, 2008 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 13 (ANI): Leaving your baby in the care of relatives, licensed day-care centers or more informal child-care providers, may lead to him, or her, becoming fat.This is based on ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Young Indian children obtain less sleep than their Caucasian counterparts
June 12th, 2008 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Young children in India obtain less overall sleep, have later bedtimes, and are more likely to room-share than their Caucasian counterparts, according to a new study.The study, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Mums’ depression linked to young kids accidental injuries
May 15th, 2008 - 1:54 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 15 (ANI): A new study has shown that infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Four die at temple inauguration in Andhra Pradesh (Lead)
April 22nd, 2008 - 11:50 pm ICT by admin
Chennai/Hyderabad, April 22 (IANS) Within hours of its inauguration, a temple of a Hindu sect in an Andhra Pradesh town Tuesday had to be shut down following a stampede by thousands of ... Read more...
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Chemicals in TV, computers, toasters and sofas could be health hazards
December 11th, 2007 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 11 (ANI): A recent research has revealed that chemicals used as fire-retardants in several home appliances like televisions, computers, toasters and sofas may be hazardous to human health.
It was ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |