More on the genetic root of cleft palate and lips
Misc

More on the genetic root of cleft palate and lips

Cleft lip and palate is the second most common birth defect in the world, and is most likely the res...
Mother’s genes independently influence birth weight
Maternal Health

Mother’s genes independently influence birth weight

While both parents contribute equally to the genetic make up of a baby, the mother's genes independe...
How compatible is pregnancy with working the night shift?
Misc

How compatible is pregnancy with working the night shift?

Working the night shift may not be the best during pregnancy.
Infants with a high need for soothing may be at a higher risk of obesity
Misc

Infants with a high need for soothing may be at a higher risk of obesity

In a sort of twist, a study found that children born to mothers with gestational diabetes and who we...
Parents and Children Take Cues From One Another During Learning
Misc

Parents and Children Take Cues From One Another During Learning

How parents interact with their children can influence the types of skills that the children acquire...
Children conceived through assisted reproduction do not have increased risk of long-term emotional or behavioral problem
Misc

Children conceived through assisted reproduction do not have increased risk of long-term emotional or behavioral problem

Are children conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR), such as in vitro fertilization...
Childhood physical inactivity reaches crisis levels around the globe
Misc

Childhood physical inactivity reaches crisis levels around the globe

According to a global report, children around the world are not engaging in sufficient physical acti...
Spanking in developing countries does more harm than good
Misc

Spanking in developing countries does more harm than good

Do you have fond memories of being canned or spanked as a child? Likely not! In fact, spanking may b...
Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity
Adolescent and Youth Health

Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is growing problem that can adversely affect the health of the child.
Insufficient sleep time in children can be harmful
Adolescent and Youth Health

Insufficient sleep time in children can be harmful

Sleep is a time to clean out waste in the brain, repair the body cells, improve memory, and reenergi...
Don’t fret if your infant isn’t sleeping through the night
Maternal Health

Don’t fret if your infant isn’t sleeping through the night

A new study found that a large percentage of healthy babies do not start sleeping through the night...