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31 Jul
Breastfeeding Linked to Big Reduction in Infant Mortality: New Study
Breastfed babies are 33% less likely to die during the first year after delivery, a new analysis finds.
01 Jun
Why Do Male Infants ‘Talk’ More During the First Year of Life?
A new study finds male infants make more vowel- and word-like sounds during the first year of life, but then lose that early advantage.
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Stress, Lack of Child Care Driving Many Doctors to Quit
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2024
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Doctors are bailing on the profession for a reason that may surprise their patients.
It's not frustration with government rules or cumbersome insurance requirements, but problems securing suitable childcare for long and ever-changing working hours, a new survey published...
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Climbs for First Time in 20 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2023
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Following nearly two decades of decline, U.S. infant death rates edged up by 3% in 2022, new provisional government numbers reveal.
“This was the first year we saw statistically significant increased rates of infant mortality in about 20 years,” said study author
Many Antibiotics No Longer Work Against Common Childhood Infections
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2023
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Many antibiotics long used to treat common childhood infections are no longer effective because of antibiotic resistance.
The authors of a new study say global guidelines on antibi...
FDA Issues Warning on Dangers of Probiotic Products for Preemie Babies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2023
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Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter to health care providers warning of the risks.
Probiotic products contain liv...
Shortage of Shots That Protect Babies Against RSV Prompts CDC Alert
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 24, 2023
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Demand for a new shot that protects babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has outpaced supply, prompting U.S. health officials to recommend the doses be saved for high-risk infants.
In an alert post...
A New Dad's Postpartum Depression Can Be Tough on His Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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It's well known that mothers can suffer postpartum depression, a condition that affects not only their well-being but also their child's development.
Now, new research finds that fathers can also experience depression after the births of their babies and this doubles the...
Non-White Kids With Recurrent Ear Infections Less Likely to Get Specialist Care
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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Which U.S. kids see specialists for ear infections and have tubes placed to drain fluid and improve air flow differs significantly by race.
Asian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely than white kids to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, new research sho...
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Needs to Know About This Common Illness
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2023
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THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) - Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease that's highly contagious. Common in children, it spreads quickly at day care centers and schools.
This guide will tell you what you need to know about hand, foot and mouth di...
What Is Croup? Its Symptoms and Treatment
- Kelly Quinn, MD, Fellow, Pulmonary Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2023
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Croup can be a scary thing for new parents to watch their babies struggle with, so here is a primer on what it is and how to best treat it.
Croup is a common respiratory illness, characterized by a narrowing of the main airway (the trachea), just below the vocal cords. I...
New Dads Might Also Need Screening for Postpartum Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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Postpartum depression is commonly thought of as something new moms experience, but fathers can also suffer from these feelings when entering this phase of life.
A pilot study from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests new dads should also be screened for the condit...
Following One Death, FDA Warns Hospitals About Giving Probiotics to Preemies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Federal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said in a recent
Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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What a baby eats, or how the baby eats, may have an impact on future weight and health, research has shown.
A new study backs that up. It found that 9-...
Getting COVID Shot During Pregnancy Helps Protect Newborns, CDC Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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When pregnant women get a COVID vaccine, it helps protect their newborns from the virus, a new government study shows.
"These findings indicate that maternal vaccination during pregnancy could help prevent COVID-19--related hospitalization in infants too young to be vacc...
Pfizer Restarts Production Plant in North Carolina Following Tornado Damage in July
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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A Pfizer plant that makes vital drugs, anesthesia and hospital supplies has restarted production after a 10-week shutdown.
The plant, located in Rocky Mount, N.C., sustained severe tornado damage on July 19, when roofs were ripped off and medications tossed around.
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Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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It's always a good time to check your baby's sleep space.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual
Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm. Should They Be Banned?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Ashley Haugen's 13-month-old daughter, Kipley, woke up projectile vomiting in their Texas home one morning in July 2017.
The Haugens took her to the doctor after it became apparent she wasn't keeping anyth...
RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Following approval one month ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday also a...
In Mississippi, a Huge Jump in Cases of Babies Born With Syphilis
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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The United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.
The number of babies born with the infection in Mississippi rose from 10 in 2016 to 110 in 2022. S...
A Baby Cries & Mom's Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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Many a new mom knows that when her newborn cries, her milk releases.
Now, animal research reveals a newly discovered brain circuit that may explain why that happens.
This new study showed that when a mouse pup starts crying, sound information travels to an area of...
Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Breast milk supplies many benefits for babies and their moms, and a new study highlights another one: Mother's milk provides proteins that are important for a newborn's gut health.
“Here we show that the concentration of certain proteins in human breast milk predi...
Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Certain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children's day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs.
Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care can affect children's lung health. Their aim is to lower the risk of asthma.
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City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.
Young children who grow up in towns and cities instead of the countryside suffer more respirato...
Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research.
Were You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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If you were a big baby -- or your spouse or partner was -- your baby has a good chance of being big, too.
New research shows parents who were large babies are more likely to give birth to a large baby.
Knowing this has the potential to improve prenatal care and int...
CDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.
Did the Pandemic Change Babies' Microbiomes?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Infants whose first year of life unfolded during the pandemic appear to have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born before COVID-19 raced across the planet, a new study suggests.
Specifically, these pandemic babies had lower amounts of Pasteurellacea...
Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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Just 1 in 4 children with autism is diagnosed before age 3, but a new eye-tracking technology may allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention, according to three clinical studies of more than 1,500 kids.
Autism is a disorder marked by difficulties with communication and...
FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the shot, called Abrysvo, on Monday
The vaccine is designed to be given to pregnan...
More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.
When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and problem-solving skills when assessed at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study published...
Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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All infants should receive the new long-acting preventive monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the nation's leading pediatrics group said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged that access to the new medication, called nirsevimab, be equita...
Most Infants Hospitalized With RSV Were Otherwise Healthy, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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As experts begin preparing for another season of viruses, they now know that even healthy infants with no underlying health issues are at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
New research finds that most infants who were admitted last fall to an intensive c...
Feds Warn Parents: Don't Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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Parents and caregivers are being advised to immediately stop using La-La-Me Infant Loungers because they pose a risk to babies of suffocation and falling.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the warning Thursday. It said the loungers failed to meet ...
Some Newborns Need Methadone Post-Surgery, But Use Brings Problems
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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About 1 in 5 newborns hospitalized for surgery to treat a life-threatening bowel infection are given opioids for pain relief and some then need methadone to wean off the addictive drugs.
But there is wide variability in use of opioids after surgery in infants, and babies...
Spotting Heart Defects While Baby Still in Womb Is Crucial, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Diagnosis of congenital heart defects while a baby is still in the womb offers opportunities for earlier corrective surgery. And that can mean better outcomes for an infant's neurodevelopmental and physical health,
Study Confirms That Exposure Therapy in Infancy Can Stop Peanut Allergy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Early and gradual exposure to peanuts under medical supervision curbed infants' allergies, according to a new study.
While researchers had seen that peanut oral immunotherapy was well tolerated by toddlers, this research focused on an even younger age group.
“We'...
Steroids That Can Save Preemie Babies May Have Health Downsides
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2023
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Steroids are often unnecessarily prescribed to pregnant women thought to be at risk of preterm birth, a new evidence review contends.
As a result, millions of babies are needlessly exposed to long-term health problems associated with steroid use in gestation, such as inc...
CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2023
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The antibody shot, sold as Beyfortus, has been shown to red...
Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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Experts have long recommended breastfeeding for its many benefits for infants, but a new study puts a hard number on breast milk's lifesaving effects.
Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in infant deaths in the first year, according to the study of nearly 1...
Could Cold Air Help Settle a Case of Croup? New Study Says Yes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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Pediatricians have suspected it for years, and now a new study may be proving them right: Cold air really can help ease children's croup symptoms.
Croup is a common childhood illness that usually starts as an ordinary cold. It arises when the infection causes swelling ar...
Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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A micronutrient in human breast milk may provide significant benefit to developing newborn brains, according to new research that sheds light on the link between nutrition and brain health.
Scientists looked at this sugar molecule in rodents and in human neurons. They sa...
Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.
“It's great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities,” Atlanta-based pediatrician
Protect Your Baby From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2023
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Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
It only takes one severe sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double the risk for a deadly melanoma later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermat...
Screening Newborns for 'Bubble Boy' Immune Disease Saves Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency -- SCID, sometimes referred to as "bubble boy disease" -- significantly increases survival rates, researchers say.
Infants with SCID appear healthy at birth, but have no immune defenses, making them highly susc...
Dads Can Play Big Role in Baby's Nutrition, Safe Sleep
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Jeremy Davis made sure his wife, Chloe, got lots of support when she was breastfeeding each of their three sons.
“When she'd been up nursing all night, I'd take over with the baby in the mornings so she could get extra sleep,” the Wilton, Conn., man recalled. Davis a...
Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science?
Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (...
Antibiotics Losing Power Against Bloodstream Infections That Kill Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Babies around the world are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis infections in hospitals are losing their effectiveness, a new report warns.
A team of 80 researchers from four continents has been studying the issue of antibiotic-resistance and newborn sepsi...
FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2023
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the agency approve an RSV vaccine for infants and some toddlers.
The monoclonal antibody shot would protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants born during or entering their ...
Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to 2 More Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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After two more infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is are urging parents and caregivers to stop using recalled Boppy Newborn Loungers, which are now linked to 10 deaths in all.
The loungers were recalled in September 2021 because of eight b...
FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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Federal regulators have finalized new guidance on how much inorganic arsenic can be present in apple juice, in an effort to limit the exposure of infants and young children to this environmental contaminant.
What is the new limit? 10 parts per billion, a number first pr...
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2023
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Births to teen moms in the United States reached a historic low in 2022, dropping 3% from the previous year, a new government report shows.
Teenage births fell among both younger teens, ages 15 to 17, and older teens, aged 18 to 19, the U.S. Center for Disease Control an...