Preventing Food Allergies: Recommendations for Pregnancy and Infancy
Which infants are at-risk for developing food allergies? Should pregnant women avoid certain foods? Should solid food for infants be introduced early or delayed? Which formulas are Read more
Drinking water linked to fewer sugary drinks and calories in kids
Children and teens who drink water are less likely to consume sugary beverages throughout the day, according to a new study. Source:Drinking water linked to fewer sugary drinks — and calories — in Read more
Breastfeeding vital for brain development
Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to stimulate more robust brain Visit Deccan Chronicle
Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom & Baby
During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding “natural” supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests. Source: Herbals in Pregnancy May Endanger Mom, Read more
Newborn’s ‘Microbiome’ Could Give Clues to Weight Later
A newborn’s first stool holds telltale clues about his risk for becoming an overweight 3-year-old, according to a European study. Source: Newborn’s ‘Microbiome’ Read more
Why Are So Many Teen Athletes Struggling With Depression?
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll. Source: Why Are So Many Teen Athletes Struggling With Read more
A Genetic Risk Score Tries to Predict Whether a Child Will Become Highly Over Weight
A still-controversial test could be administered to toddlers to gauge their likelihood of becoming overweight. Source: A Genetic Risk Score Tries to Predict Whether a Child Will Become Read more
Even a Little More Exercise Might Help Your Brain Stay Young
Alzheimer’s and dementia are not an inevitable part of normal aging, and a little exercise might help keep them at bay, a new study suggests. Source: Even a Little More Exercise Might Read more
Children who follow dietary, physical activity, sleep recommendations have fewer mental health visits
There is strong evidence linking lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sleep, and physical activity with chronic disease in children.  After adjusting for body weight and demographic Read more
Sit All Day at Work? Exercise Can Counter That
If your job keeps you chained to a desk all day, you might be able to erase the ill effects with regular exercise, a large new study suggests. Source: Sit All Day at Work? Exercise Can Read more
Telogen effluvium: Symptoms, treatment, and recovery
Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens several months after a person experiences a traumatic event or stress. The hair usually regrows within 6 to 9 months. Read more
Diabetes in pregnancy tied to future heart disease risk
Women with pregnancy-related diabetes are at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease in the decade after childbirth, a research review suggests. Source: Diabetes in pregnancy tied to future heart disease Read more
When Should I Introduce Peanuts to My Baby?
So, with all that concern, is it safe to give peanut foods to babies? When is the best time to introduce peanuts to babies? Source: When Should I Introduce Peanuts to My Baby? | Food & Read more
One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay
Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report. Source: One Short, Brisk Walk a Read more
Pregnant women using marijuana for morning sickness: could affect the baby’s brain
Using cannabis while pregnant to ease morning sickness could damage the brain of a fetus, scientists who studied rats have warned. Source: PREGNANT WOMEN ARE USING MARIJUANA FOR MORNING SICKNESS. STUDY ON RATS SUGGESTS THIS COULD AFFECT BABY’S Read more
Exercise Doesn’t Need to Be Intense to Yield Benefit
Among older women, regular light physical activity was associated with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), a prospective cohort study found. Read more
A Mother’s Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy May Raise Children’s Autism Risk
In one of the largest studies looking at the potential effects of pesticide exposure on still-developing fetuses and newborns, scientists found that exposure to the most commonly used Read more
Can a ‘fertility diet’ really help you conceive? In some cases, yes
When it comes to diets, there are many varieties from which to choose: weight loss, plans to lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, and foods to fuel endurance athletes. Now, there’s a diet that claims it can boost a woman’s chances of having a baby. Source: Can a ‘fertility diet’ really help you conceive? In some cases,... Read more Read more
Scientists Define “Very Low Level” of Exercise That Lowers Risk of Death
A tiny, seemingly useless amount of exercise could have big impacts on heart disease and cancer risk, say scientists. In a report in ‘The British Medical Journal’, public health experts reveal the absolute smallest amount of exercise possible to help improve health. Source: Scientists Define “Very Low Level” of Exercise That Lowers Risk of Read more
The Number of Calories You Burn Depends on the Time of Day, Say Scientists
Calorie burning obviously depends on activity during the day, though the results of a recent experiment by scientists at Harvard Medical School indicate that certain times of the day are better for calorie burning than others, regardless of exercise. Source: The Number of Calories You Burn Depends on the Time of Day, Say Read more