Mum Transfers “Good Bacteria” to Babies through Breast Milk
Maternal Health

Mum Transfers “Good Bacteria” to Babies through Breast Milk

It’s not just nutrients and immune components mums transfer to their babies through breast milk, the...
Acute Malnutrition can be treated at a Much Lower Cost
Misc

Acute Malnutrition can be treated at a Much Lower Cost

Researchers have found a new streamlined approach to treating acute malnutrition that is as effectiv...
Autism Spectrum Disorder – “Why is this child not like my other children?”
Child Health

Autism Spectrum Disorder – “Why is this child not like my other children?”

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder where a child lacks social inte...
Immune Cells for Rare, Polio-Like Disease Identified
Misc

Immune Cells for Rare, Polio-Like Disease Identified

Researchers have identified antibodies to a respiratory virus that causes a rare polio-like disease...
Marijuana Use in Pregnancy may Cause Sleep Problems in Children
Misc

Marijuana Use in Pregnancy may Cause Sleep Problems in Children

If you use marijuana during pregnancy, you may be putting your child at risk of sleep problems years...
Your Baby Gets the Best from Breast Milk When You Exercise During Pregnancy
Maternal Health

Your Baby Gets the Best from Breast Milk When You Exercise During Pregnancy

You may be wondering how these two events are linked? Well, a new study has found that moderate exer...
“Morning Sickness” is a Misleading Term – New Study
Maternal Health

“Morning Sickness” is a Misleading Term – New Study

In the first few months of pregnancy, women often experience nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, a cond...
Artificial Wombs Improves Survival in Premature Babies
Misc

Artificial Wombs Improves Survival in Premature Babies

Researchers made an interesting finding recently, describing the improved potential for survival of...
Do Mothers Forget Things More Easily?
Maternal Health

Do Mothers Forget Things More Easily?

“Mommy brain”, is the term often used to describe the belief that motherhood decreases attention spa...
Maternal Depression: Seeking Help Sooner Lowers Children’s Risk
Maternal Health

Maternal Depression: Seeking Help Sooner Lowers Children’s Risk

Children of mothers with long-term depression tend to have a higher risk of developing psychological...
Another benefit of mother’s milk revealed- this time in preterm babies
Misc

Another benefit of mother’s milk revealed- this time in preterm babies

Breastfeeding is the best gift for a newborn. It has been associated with many health benefits, and...
Loneliness in Children Could Lead to Depression in Later Life
Misc

Loneliness in Children Could Lead to Depression in Later Life

A review of the mental health impacts of loneliness in children concludes that it may lead to depres...