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Exposure to maternal smoking makes newborns irritable, difficult to soothe

December 2nd, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): It has been shown that babies exposed to tobacco in utero are more likely to have a low birth weight and are at increased risk for sudden ...

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Individuals with very low birth weight at increased chronic kidney disease risk

November 20th, 2008 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Babies with very low birth weights are at an increased risk of developing chronic renal disease, called segmental glomerulosclerosis, in future, according to a new study. Usually, kidney ...

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New therapy to help new mums beat the blues developed

November 11th, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 11 (ANI): University of Liverpool scientists have devised a new therapy programme that will help depressed new mums in developing countries beat the blues. Professor Atif Rahman from the School ...

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Therapy improves recovery for depressed mothers

November 11th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS -
London, Nov 11 (IANS) A therapy developed by Liverpool University and Pakistani scientists will be a boon to millions of depressed women in developing countries. The impact of depression - a major ...

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‘Iron supplements can reduce infant mortality’

November 10th, 2008 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS -
Sydney, Nov 10 (IANS) Iron supplements given during pregnancy are known to prevent deaths in newborns, which has been validated by studies in China. "After comparing our results with other studies in ...

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Even a little caffeine during pregnancy can raise low birth weight risk

November 4th, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 4 (ANI): Intake of caffeine even one cup of it daily at any time during pregnancy is associated with an elevated risk of low birth weight, says a new ...

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Anesthesia exposure may increase childhood developmental disorders risk

October 22nd, 2008 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A new study indicates a possible link between childhood exposure to general anesthesia and an increased risk of behavioral and developmental disorders in young kids. Recent animal ...

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Preemies get no benefit from steroid treatment

October 10th, 2008 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): A new study at Johns Hopkins Childrens Center has raised questions against the age-old practice of treating premature babies with hydrocortisone, a steroid considered to fight inflammation ...

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Steroid treatment for premature babies offers no benefit

October 10th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) The practice of treating premature babies with hydrocortisone, a steroid believed to fight inflammation and prevent lung disease, offers little or no benefit, according to the latest research. ...

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Exercise during pregnancy cuts complication risk

October 9th, 2008 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 9 (ANI): Moderate exercise during pregnancy does not contribute to low birth weight, premature birth or miscarriage, according to a new study, which claims that physical activities during the ...

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Adopted children hit puberty earlier

September 19th, 2008 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS -
Toronto, Sep 19 (IANS) Internationally adopted children can undergo early puberty, facing later in life health risks like obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease, a study has found."It depends on their country ...

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Low birth weight, psychiatric problems in children, linked

September 2nd, 2008 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) Low birth-weight children appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal birth-weight children, says a study.Besides, low birth-weight children from ...

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Low birth weight linked to psychiatric problems in kids

September 2nd, 2008 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): A new study has found that low-birth-weight kids appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children. Also, low-birth-weight kids ...

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New target for malaria drugs identified

August 5th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): A new study has identified one of the tricks malaria uses to hide from immune proteins - a finding that may help in future drug development. Malaria ...

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Living near highways ups odds of low weight babies by 81pct

July 31st, 2008 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 31 (ANI): A new study has found that living near city expressways is associated with adverse birth effects on expectant mothers and their newborns. During the study, researchers from the ...

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Weight at birth determines future health: study

July 25th, 2008 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS -
London, July 25 (IANS) Low weight at birth may lead to increased risk of heart disease later in life, according to a study by British researchers. The study by a team of ...

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Boys with low birth weight more likely to have poor health later in life

July 24th, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 24 (ANI): A Southampton University research team says that boys who had low weight at the time of their birth are more likely to have poor health later in ...

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Frozen embryos make for healthier babies

July 9th, 2008 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 9 (ANI): Infants born from frozen embryos are likely to weigh more at birth as well as do better than those born from fresh transfers, says a study. Freezing ...

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Heavyweight babies more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis

June 30th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Female babies with higher birth weight are twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis as adults than their average contemporaries, says a new study. The results support the ...

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Substance abuse treatment in pregnancy improves health outcomes for mom, baby

June 27th, 2008 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 27 (ANI): A new study has revealed that pregnant women who receive treatment for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can achieve the same health outcomes as pregnant women ...

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Over half of pregnant wives subjected to domestic violence in Pakistan (re-issue)

June 15th, 2008 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI -
Karachi, June 15 (ANI): When under a fit of aggression, men in Pakistan do not think twice before behaving violently with their pregnant wives, and completely ignore the health scare their ...

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Over half of pregnant wives subjected to domestic violence in Pakistan

June 14th, 2008 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI -
Karachi , June 14 (ANI): When under a fit of aggression, men in Pakistan do not think twice before behaving violently with their pregnant wives, and completely ignore the health scare ...

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Early life infections raise rheumatoid arthritis risk

June 14th, 2008 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A new study has found that infections during the first year of life may lead to an increased risk of developing specific types of arthritis later in ...

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Bright light therapy may improve mums nocturnal sleep

June 10th, 2008 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 10 (ANI): Researchers from Georgia State University have revealed that bright light therapy can improve nocturnal sleep, decrease daytime sleepiness, in mothers. Sleep plays a vital role in promoting a ...

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Baby girls benefit the most from breast feeding

June 2nd, 2008 - 3:36 pm ICT by admin -
London , June 2 (ANI): Baby girls enjoy the benefits of breast feeding much more than breast-fed boys. In fact breast- fed babies overall have an upper hand on infants on ...

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Exposure to passive smoking increases disease risk for kids

May 27th, 2008 - 1:33 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Kids exposed to passive smoking are at an increased risk of catching infectious diseases and have to be admitted to hospital, reveals a new study. The study ...

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Fruit juices, smoothies can play havoc with dental health

May 20th, 2008 - 6:32 pm ICT by admin -
London, May 20 (ANI): Dentists have warned that regular consumption of fruit smoothies may damage your teeth. Fruit juices and smoothies, they say, may lead to erosion of tooth enamel. The dentists suggests ...

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Short in height? Blame your older brother

May 15th, 2008 - 4:29 pm ICT by admin -
London, May 15 (ANI): Dreaming about being tall and well built like your older brother? Well, then youre in for a bit of disappointment, for according to a new study older ...

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Extra iron may delay infants development

May 5th, 2008 - 4:24 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 5 (ANI): Feeding your infants with extra iron when they don't need it might hinder their development, says a new study. The new study from University of Michigan on 494 ...

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Factors influencing survival of extremely premature babies identified

April 30th, 2008 - 12:58 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers claim that they have identified factors that may affect the survival and disability risk of extremely premature infants. Gestational age has long been used to predict ...

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