infant health

Premature Birth Fatal to More than 1M Babies Annually

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:25:37 -0500

Premature birth is on the rise globally and doctors are not sure how to remedy early labor. The March of Dimes issued a global report Sunday on premature births and the statistics reveal 12.9 million infants are born before 37 weeks of development. That equals nearly 10 percent of the annual worldwide birth total.

Teenager Charged with Murder for Drowning Her Newborn Son

Michael Santo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:56:25 -0600

A Washington state teenager, Lauryn Louise Last, has been charged with first-degree murder in the drowning death of an infant believed to be her newborn son.

Preterm births rise 36 percent since early 1980s

harminka — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:22:45 -0600

New government statistics confirm that the decades-long rise in the United States preterm birth rate continues, putting more infants than ever at increased risk of death and disability.

New infant formula safety advice could prevent infant suffering

harminka — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:25:47 -0600

Wheat-based infant follow-on formulas are better reconstituted with fruit juice and should be stored in the fridge at 4°C to prevent growth of meningitis bacteria, according to recent research.

Small Foot Removed From Newborn’s Brain In Colorado

Offbeatnews — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:19:34 -0600

The Denver News is reporting that a Colorado Springs family has become a part of medical history. All because a small foot was found growing inside the brain of their newborn’s brain.

Hopes of separating conjoined twins dashed

TriciaLondon — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:30:08 -0600

Anastasia and Tatiana Dogaru, who will be five in January, were born in Rome to Romanian parents.

Link between cigarette smoke exposure and poor infant health

harminka — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:13:19 -0600

The damaging effects of smoking and smoke exposure can be seen at any age. Pediatricians have even noted these negative effects in various stages of infant development.

Infant Found Abandoned At Butte Creek Country Club

Offbeatnews — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:24:11 -0600

Investigators with the Butte County Sheriff's Department said they have located the parents of an infant who was abandoned at Butte Creek Country Club golf course Monday afternoon in Chico, California. By Monday evening the Butte County Sheriff's Office had reported "a relative" of the infant had been located, but didn't provide additional details.

Lack of time on tummy shown to hinder achievement

harminka — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:37:57 -0500

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging parents and caregivers to ensure that babies get enough "tummy time" throughout the day while they are awake and supervised, in light of a recent survey of therapists who say they've noticed an increase in motor delays in infants who spend too much time on their backs while awake.

Overheating newborns can increase the risk of SIDS

harminka — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:27:12 -0500

New research at the University of Calgary shows that smoking while pregnant, as well as thermal stress, can lead to an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Increased ambient temperature such as over-wrapping a baby at night time or increasing the room temperature can affect the baby's pattern of breathing.

Toddler Sleep Problems Require Closer Attention

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:01 -0500

Generally 20% of toddlers suffer from various sleeping disorders for a variety of reasons. A new study says it toddler sleep apnea and sleep disturbances require closer doctoral attention since it may effect child's heart health.

Pregnant Women Please Turn Off Cell Phones

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:20:21 -0500

Cellphone radiation had been suggested as a possible cause for the disappearance of the honeybee. And the internet is full of unsubstantiated rumors about gas station fires being sparked off by cellphones or eggs being boiled by cellphone radiation.