Test to predict premature births discovered
September 21st, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, Sep 21 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new method to predict premature births, based on a new blood test that looks at two specific proteins, combined with an established ... Read more...
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Marijuana doubles premature birth risk
July 19th, 2012 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 19 (IANS) Women who quaff marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely, according to an international study.Preterm or premature birth, at ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Hussey to miss England tour
June 10th, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 10 (IANS) Michael Hussey has opted out of Australia's upcoming tour of Ireland and England due to the birth of his fourth child. Peter Forrest has been named ... Read more...
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15 million babies born prematurely every year
May 3rd, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Fifteen million babies are born too soon every year and 1.1 million die shortly after birth, making premature birth the second leading cause of death in ... Read more...
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‘Half of all child deaths in India due to pre-term births’
May 2nd, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Nearly half of all child deaths in India are caused by pre-term births, the highest amongst its neighbours, a report by 'Save the Children' revealed ... Read more...
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11-year-old girl gives birth in the central Philippines
November 28th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by BNO News
ILOILO, PHILIPPINES (BNO NEWS) -- An 11-year-old girl has given birth to a baby boy in the central Philippines after a pregnancy of seven months, the government confirmed on Monday. It is ... Read more...
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Extra calcium may not prevent premature birth
October 9th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Calcium intake has no effect on preventing premature birth or low infant birth weight, a review of its potential benefits suggests.Experts agree that during pregnancy, a ... Read more...
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Pollution ups odds of premature birth by 30 percent
October 7th, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Traffic-related pollution in cities ups the odds of premature birth by 30 percent among pregnant women.A study of 100,000 births found that the "toxic" chemicals emitted ... Read more...
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Eight mn abortions every year in China
September 27th, 2011 - 12:34 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 26 (IANS) About eight million abortions are carried out in China every year, a survey said.The abortion rate was high since many young people have a poor understanding ... Read more...
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New blood test will warn of premature births
September 6th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 6 (IANS) A new blood test could warn mothers whether they are at risk of giving premature birth.
About 80 percent of premature births can be pinpointed early ... Read more...
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Simple blood test can now predict premature birth risk
April 19th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Until now, there was no way to predict a woman's chance of giving birth prematurely.A simple blood test taken during the second trimester of a pregnancy can ... Read more...
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Heavy drinking during pregnancy ‘ups premature birth risk’
April 11th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 11 (ANI): Previous studies have linked alcohol consumption during pregnancy to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight.But how much alcohol can a woman safely ... Read more...
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Major breakthrough in preventing premature birth
April 7th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 07 (ANI): A groundbreaking clinical study of a new method for preventing premature birth in millions of women each year shows that the rate of early preterm delivery in women ... Read more...
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Bad relationship with spouse causes ‘pre-baby blues’
March 14th, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): A new study has found that a bad relationship with the husband or partner is the strongest predictor of maternal emotional distress during pregnancy.Anxiety and depression during pregnancy ... Read more...
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Bad relations with spouse causes ‘pre-baby blues’
March 12th, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 12 (IANS) New research shows that a bad relationship with the husband or partner is the strongest cause of maternal emotional distress during pregnancy.Anxiety and depression during pregnancy ... Read more...
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Passive smoking ups risk of still births by 23 percent
March 10th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 10 (IANS) Passive smoking increases the risk of still birth by 23 percent and was linked to a 13 percent increased risk of congenital birth defects, a new ... Read more...
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Passive smoking can harm your unborn baby
March 10th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): A new study, led by researchers at Nottingham University, has revealed that pregnant non-smokers who breathe in the second-hand smoke of other people are at an increased risk ... Read more...
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Treatment of pregnant breast cancer patients shouldn’t be delayed
December 13th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Lead researcher of the German Breast Group has suggested that treatment of breast cancer should not be delayed just because the women is pregnant.Based on study results detailing ... Read more...
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Women living near roads more likely to have premature birth
December 3rd, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 3 (IANS) Pregnant women who live near busy roads have a higher risk of delivering a premature baby compared to those residing in quieter areas, a study has pointed out.Study ... Read more...
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Why smoking in pregnancy ups baby’s sudden death risk
November 11th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Babies whose mothers smoke during pregnancy have a far higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the leading cause of death during the first year of life. ... Read more...
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Study: Fish oil supplements are not much help during pregnancy
October 21st, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Oct 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new Australian study has revealed that taking fish oil capsule during pregnancy does little to nothing to boost the mental development of the fetus or stop ... Read more...
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Kids with lung disease prone to serious infections at daycare
September 27th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): A new study has revealed that exposure to common viruses in daycare puts children with a chronic lung condition caused by premature birth at risk for serious respiratory ... Read more...
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Baby orphaned by car crash dies on the way to her parents funeral
September 24th, 2010 - 12:02 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Lucy Schollbach became an orphan when her parents were killed in a car crash. And when she was on her way to their funeral, then she also breathed ... Read more...
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Decongestant use during pregnancy cuts risk of premature birth: Study
August 31st, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): The results of a new study indicate that the use of over-the-counter decongestants during pregnancy cuts the risk of premature births.Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologist ... Read more...
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Daily dose of aspirin ‘could help pregnant women’
August 25th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 25 (ANI): Taking aspirin daily during pregnancy could help prevent complications in women at risk of high blood pressure, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has said.High ... Read more...
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Josie Duggar came home after spending 3 weeks in a rental home because her 12 siblings had chicken pox
August 22nd, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tontitown, Aug 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 19th Duggar baby – Josie was finally able to make her homecoming despite the fact that she was released from the hospital on the 3rd ... Read more...
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‘Diet’ soft drinks linked to premature births
August 19th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 19 (ANI): Drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy increases the risk of premature births, according to a new study.The study, conducted on almost 60,000 pregnant women in Denmark, ... Read more...
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Pregnant women can enjoy one cup of coffee a day
July 24th, 2010 - 8:52 am ICT by IANS
London, July 24 (IANS) Pregnant women now can enjoy their morning coffee as researchers in the US claim that one cup a day is unlikely to cause any harm at all. ... Read more...
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Male foetuses ignore stressed mums - unlike sensitive females
July 21st, 2010 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 21 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Adelaide in South Australia have discovered that male foetuses ignore their mothers' response to stress - unlike females, which are very sensitive to ... Read more...
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Eating chocolate halves life-threatening risks during pregnancy
July 9th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9 (ANI): A study has suggested that eating chocolate at least three times a week can help reduce life-threatening conditions from developing in pregnant women.The study found that women who ... Read more...
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Chocolate reduces risk of premature birth
July 9th, 2010 - 1:02 am ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) Eating chocolate can almost halve a woman's risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a condition which increases blood pressure and reduces the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the baby ... Read more...
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Premature birth boy is now bigger than kids twice his age
July 7th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 07 (ANI): British boy Nathan Sciberras was given a one in a million chance of surviving after being born at 23 weeks but is now growing so quickly he is ... Read more...
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Psychotropic drugs can cause birth defects
June 26th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Using psychotropic medications during pregnancy increases the probability of birth defects, according to a new study.Between 1998 and 2007, psychotropic medications were associated with 429 adverse drug reactions ... Read more...
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Psychotropic drugs can cause birth defects
June 26th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 26 (IANS) Use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy can increase the probability of birth defects, new research says.
Psychotropic medications are capable of affecting the mind, emotions and behaviour of ... Read more...
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New warning to pregnant women who smoke
May 31st, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 31 (ANI): Health experts have voiced concern about the number of women who continue to smoke throughout pregnancy, warning them the health of their unborn babies is at risk.The British ... Read more...
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