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Do you know your lung age?

June 29, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

If you were 30 years of age and a smoker and you were told that you had the lungs of a 67-year-old, would you consider quitting smoking? A recent study published in the ... (read more)

More C-Sections = More Preterm Deliveries?

June 11, 2008 by Heidi Green | No questions or comments

Can you believe it? In 2005, nearly 1 in 3 births were delivered by primary or repeat cesarean section. One in three. That’s a whopping 1.2 million births, and it makes c-sections the most common surgical procedure for U.S. women. How ... (read more)

Study Gives Clues for Preventing Early NEC

June 3, 2008 by Heidi Green | No questions or comments

Although necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal medical emergency occurring in premature babies, forty years of research has failed to decipher its origin or decrease its rates. Now, a new study by a Utah-based research team may shed some light on ... (read more)

Obese Mothers Need Breastfeeding Support

June 2, 2008 by Heidi Green | 1 question or comment

A newly-published study compared breastfeeding practices and perceptions of women who were obese before pregnancy with those who were of normal weight. It also looked at changes in their infants’ weight during the first three months after ... (read more)

Less Better Than More

May 30, 2008 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment

Results of a new study suggest that giving extra iron to infants who don't need it, might cause developmental delays. These findings fuel the debate over how much iron infants need and could have huge implications for the ... (read more)

FDA Unveils New Labels for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding

May 29, 2008 by Heidi Green | No questions or comments

Any woman who, when pregnant or breastfeeding, has had to talk to a doctor about medication (almost certainly asking “Will this hurt my baby?”) will be glad to hear this news. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to overhaul its rules ... (read more)

No Water for Baby

May 28, 2008 by Heidi Green | No questions or comments

Water is good for you. It’s pure. It’s natural. It’s harmless. Or is it? Pediatricians at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center say it may not be the best choice for babies. In fact, drinking water can be harmful for babies younger than six ... (read more)

Trials of the Oldest Sibling

May 24, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | No questions or comments

I’m not an expert and have never claimed to be one. But as I read about a recent study detailing how parents are stricter with older children, I actually laughed out loud. I’m the oldest of five girls. And ... (read more)

Does Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

May 22, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

A recent study published in the May issue of Annals of Rheumatic Diseases found that breastfeeding for more than a year reduced women’s risk for rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers also found that women taking oral contraceptives, reported in a previous ... (read more)

Healthy Start: Does It Work?

May 20, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

The MCH Information Resource Center (MCHIRC), funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is pleased to announce the next program in the DataSpeak Series: Findings from ... (read more)

The Importance of Pediatric Research

May 20, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | No questions or comments

We can thank human research for many medical advances, including vaccines, cures, and new treatments. But when it comes to pediatric research, researchers oftentimes struggle to find willing participants. Many parents simply are reluctant to allow their children to participate, fearing possible harm to their ... (read more)

Pregnant? Buckle up!

May 11, 2008 by Mary Jessica Hammes | 3 questions or comments

Near the end of my pregnancy, my stomach was large enough that strangers at the mall asked if I was having twins. (I was not. Thanks, strangers!) My feet only fit into the ugliest pair of sandals I’ve ever owned, but mercifully, my stomach ... (read more)

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