Risk of Prostate Cancer Lower after Circumcision
Researchers in King County, Washington have completed a study that
reveals a possible link between circumcision and prostate cancer risk.
According to the study, men who are circumcised before their first
sexual experience are less likely to develop prostate cancer.
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Your New Baby and the Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2013. Americans have many questions, including how the act affects pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn coverage.
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Nursing Moms Extremely Defensive of Babies
According to a report published in Psychological Science, nursingmothers are just as protective of their infants as 'mama bears.'
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Antibacterial Products May Promote Nasal Staph Infections
Triclosan is a synthetic compound used in many personal care products labeled as antibacterial. It is considered safe to use, however, recent studies suggest otherwise.
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Hormone Fertility and Pregnancy Disrupting Chemicals
Some chemicals commonly used in the home, workplace, and just about everywhere else are known as endocrine disrupters because once ingested, they mimic the activity of the body's natural hormones.
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Study Finds Baby’s Stress Level Elevates When Mom’s Does
To test the emotional contagion theory, a team of researchers enlisted a group of mothers and their infants. Sure enough, the babies picked right up on their mothers' stress.
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New Catheterization Procedure for Babies with Hole in Heart
Approximately 9 of every 1,000 people are born with some form of heart defect, the most common of which are septal defects.
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Keep Grandma Mentally Sharp; Let Her Babysit One Day a Week
Good news for grandma! Researchers recently discovered that
postmenopausal grandmothers who babysit their grandchildren one day a
week score highest on tests of mental acuity.
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Baby May Never Outgrow Atopic Dermatitis
Approximately 10% to 15% of kids in the United States will be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD), usually before they turn two.
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Should Technology Allow Parents to "Design" Their Babies?
Is modern science approaching the point where designing the baby of one's dreams becomes a reality?
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Shared Sleeping Infant Deaths: Texas Polar Vortex
The chilling antics of the polar vortex left Central Texas temperatures far below normal this winter. Texans bundled up to stay warm and cozy during a winter so cold it broke records.
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Lighting Up the Christmas Tree With Lead
One of the joys of Christmas is watching a child's face light up when Christmas tree lights are turned on. But is playing with them safe?
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Binge Drinking is a Threat to Young Girls and Women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive consumption of alcohol accounted for 23,000 deaths each year between 2001 and 2005.
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Pregnancy Hormones Ease Chronic Pain
During pregnancy, childbirth, and thereafter, many women don't experience pain to the degree expected. Many who use opiates for pain management find they don't need as much of it during this time.
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Maternal-Fetal Attachment During Early Pregnancy
Connection between the pregnant woman and the fetus is important to
mental and physical health during pregnancy. Researchers from the Chung
Shan Medical University in Taiwan recently published a study on the
topic in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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Study Links Consumption of Trans Fats to Bigger Babies
We've known for over twenty years that trans fats (man-made fats used to preserve the shelf life of foods) negatively affect our health, but new research is showing that it may also affect the health of our newborns.
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Get Screened
The goal of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is to spread the word about screening tests that can identify dangerous eating behaviors and let people know where to find help.
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Non-Surgical Treatment for Clubfoot
Mary Snyder made it a point to become as well educated as possible about clubfoot, a birth defect that causes feet to turn inward into a U-shape.
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Vaping E-Cigarettes Not Safe During Pregnancy
Electronic e-cigarettes contain nicotine which is a health danger for pregnant women and developing babies and can damage a developing baby’s brain and lungs. In addition, some of the flavorings used in e-cigarettes may be harmful to a developing fetus.
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New Technique Detects Depression in the Bloodstream
Researchers have discovered a marker in the bloodstream that can be measured by analyzing a simple blood sample. The marker is linked to a neural network in the brain that regulates self-reference.
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8 Ways to Beat the Heat from an Emergency Medicine Expert
Gardeners, sports enthusiasts, and adults monitoring kids at play need to be on alert for signs of illness and take every precaution to prevent harm caused by heat stress.
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Link Between PCOS and Psychiatric Problems
Between 6 million and 17 million women in the United States between the ages of 18 to 44 are estimated to be affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Preemies More Likely To Be Left-Handed
Children born early are almost twice as likely to be left-handed rather than right-handed, according to author Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD. Moalem explores the health implications of handedness.
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Prepubescent Male Smokers Father Overweight Sons
The findings of a lengthy study suggest that a boy's use of cigarettes today may have a dramatic effect on the kids he'll have someday, especially his sons.
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Heavy Kids Are Sluggish Thinkers
Excess pounds in childhood threaten the child's health well into adulthood and advanced age. One study indicates that kids who are too heavy are more sluggish thinkers than their thinner peers.
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Flu Vaccination: Why So Many Questions This Year?
This year’s flu vaccination has stirred up many questions about how effective it truly is.
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The Fetal Brain: Now There’s a Map for That
A grant made it possible for a large team of researchers specializing in various fields of medicine and technology to map the fetal brain as its never been done before.
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Fewer Baby Boys Getting Circumcised in US: Good Idea?
A study of the lifelong effects of circumcision indicates fewer baby boys today are getting circumcised in the United States than in previous decades.
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Healthier Babies Born After Coal Plant Closes
The closing of a coal power plant in China provided an ideal opportunity to study effects of air pollution and childhood health. Women who became pregnant after the plant closed had healthier babies.
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Secondhand Smoke Adds Years to Kids’ Arteries
Most adults that smoke know it is bad for their health. What may be less widely understood is the harm the smoker does to the children he or she shares a home and an automobile with.
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Study Links Dad’s Alcohol Intake to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A new study from Korea indicates that dad’s drinking before conception may need some rethinking.
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Foam Crib Mattresses Emit Toxic Fumes; Ventilation Important
A recent study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) suggests it might be a healthy idea to let foam mattresses air out for about six months before putting a baby to sleep on it.
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E-Cigarettes Not So Healthy Alternative
A new study suggests the need to re-think the safety of e-cigarettes. They aren't quite so safe for smokers or others in the vicinity.
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NICU Volunteer “Cuddlers” Embrace Labor of Love
For some very lucky preemies, NICU volunteer 'cuddlers' come to the rescue. These volunteers are trained to hold and comfort NICU babies when parents and nurses can't be there.
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Early Childhood Neglect Changes Brain Size and Function
A Harvard professor of pediatrics says, 'neglect is awful for the brain'and that without affection, attention, and stimulation from a trustedsource, 'the wiring of the brain goes awry.'
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Expected to Rise
Social scientists and epidemiologists warn of a growing number of babies being born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in coming years.
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Desire To Be Other Gender Higher in Autistic, ADHD Kids
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to be more inclined to wish they were the opposite gender.
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Saturated Fats Put Body Fat Where Heart, Diabetes Most Risky
Researchers in Sweden have discovered that some fats make us dangerously
fat in the belly while another type is responsible for bulges
elsewhere.
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Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Risk of Stroke
It's unclear at this time how vitamin C protects against stroke but it could help regulate blood pressure.
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Does Birth Order Influence Adult Health?
The first-born male child may be more prone to disease later in life than his younger siblings.
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Autistic Brains Never Stop, Stay Busy Even During Seep
A study has resulted in the discovery of what may be the key to understanding the deeply introspective nature of so many people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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Poor Parenting Plays Part in Bullying
According to researchers at the University of Warwick, bullying may be associated with poor parenting practices, including overprotective parenting.
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Whole-Body Vibration Platforms Damage Spine, Joint Tissue
High-frequency, low-amplitude whole-body vibration (WBV) platforms have become popular in recent years but a study urges caution; these “no work” workouts might not be so good on the joints.
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Hello, Flu Season!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say the vaccine for the 2015-2015 flu season is right on target and should provide better protection this year than last.
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Diet Soft Drinks Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease
Recent studies indicate that adults and teenagers who regularly drink diet beverages tend to be overweight and at increased risk for metabolic syndrome, a forerunner for heart disease and diabetes.
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Yoga Mat Chemical in Hundreds of Everyday Food Products
The sandwich chain, Subway, made headlines in recent days for
announcing it would no longer use a tongue-twisting synthetic chemical
in the loaves of bread made and sold at its sandwich shops.
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Baby on the Way for World's First Penis Transplant Patient
A unidentified young man in South Africa is expected to be a very proud papa soon. Six months ago, he underwent the world’s first successful penis transplant and now has fathered a child.
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Food and Beverage Packages Source of Toxic Chemical Exposure
A group of scientists has published its concerns for the safety of the packaging materials used in the food and beverage supply.
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Live Healthier with 7 Fruit, Veggie Servings a Day
The government of the United Kingdom recommends it's citizens consume five servings of fruits and/or vegetables every day for optimum health. A new study says mores better.
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Gelatin in Flu Shots Trigger Allergic Reactions
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu shot every year for everyone 6 months old or older. ... read more »