Exposure to antibiotics in the first days of life is thought to affect various physiological aspects of neonatal development. A new study conducted in Turku, Finland, reveals that antibiotic treatment within 14 days of birth is associated with reduced weight and height in boys, but not girls, up to the age of six. By contrast,
Month: January 2021
Hey everybody! Giving gifts is a wonderful gesture, and it’s even better when it’s accompanied by a beautiful handmade card. Nothing says “I care,” like a card made on your own! We have several ideas for adorable and fun cards you can make for your loved ones. There’s something for every occasion: birthdays, Mother’s Day,
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE A baby’s delicate and soft scalp can easily get irritated or dry, and thus, dry scalp in babies is pretty common. Although a dry scalp looks similar to cradle cap, it is slightly different, and cradle cap is often the underlying cause for a dry scalp with white flakes. Dry
Teaching basic hygiene through songs and plays cut diarrhea cases by 60 per cent in rural Gambia. Potentially deadly cases of diarrhea and pneumonia among young children can be greatly reduced, a study found, when basic hygiene messages are delivered through drama and song. The study conducted in the Gambia used traditional performing arts to
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby breast lump or enlargement is a common occurrence among newborns and usually nothing to worry about. The condition is visible as lumps under the nipple. A baby breast lump could occur in one or both the breasts and affect boys and girls alike. Most cases of breast lumps in
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk jaundice is a type of neonatal jaundice associated with breast milk. The condition usually occurs due to substances in the breast milk that inhibit the body’s ability to breakdown bilirubin, leading to jaundice. Newborns usually develop breast milk jaundice after the first week of life. Read this post
Knowledge about health is a cornerstone in a child’s development of physical and psychosocial health. Since 2016, around 25,000 pupils in years 4-6 in 86 of Denmark’s municipalities have taken part in the project “11 for Health in Denmark”, an 11-week exercise and health education programme offered to all schools in a collaboration between the
School closures during COVID-19 have decreased access to school meals, which is likely to increase the risk for food insecurity among children in Maryland, according to a new report issued by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The number of meals served to school-age children during the first three months of
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Art is universal. It’s everywhere. And anyone can create art. If you don’t feel like you’re included in that statement, then you have to watch this video. Sure, painting and drawing aren’t the only arts you can try yourself on, but they’re definitely worth the shot. Check out the amazing ideas we included in this
If there’s anything better than Dove skin care, it’s new Dove skin care for kids. Seriously, we can’t seem to get enough of the brand’s iconic moisturizing cream that protects the natural barrier of all skin types. And starting next month, kids’ skin will reap the same benefits as the adults and babies who love
Childhood trauma could affect the trajectory of multiple sclerosis development and response to treatment in adulthood, a new study in mice found. Mice that had experienced stress when young were more likely to develop the autoimmune disorder and less likely to respond to a common treatment, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found. However,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Flaxseeds or linseeds are among the richest natural sources of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), an essential fatty acid. The seeds also contain dietary fiber and several functional compounds that improve long-term health. One can use flaxseeds whole, powdered, or in the form of cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Experts recommend regular consumption of
A study led by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that Black children are 18% less likely to get imaging tests as part of their emergency department visit compared to White children. Hispanic children are 13% less likely to have imaging done than Whites. The researchers suggest
A bag of Doritos, that’s all Princess wanted. Her mom calls her Princess, but her real name is Lindsey. She’s 17 and lives with her mom, Sandra, a nurse, outside Atlanta. On May 17, 2020, a Sunday, Lindsey decided she didn’t want breakfast; she wanted Doritos. So she left home and walked to Family Dollar,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Potty training is a significant milestone in a child’s life. Usually, children aren’t fully trained for bowel movements until the age of three. However, it is normal for potty-trained children to experience potty training regression due to various reasons. Read this post to learn more about the signs that a
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE The moment your newborn arrives, your life changes. Everything seems so magical, from holding to cuddling them and feeling their soft skin. But what about calming down your baby when they get cranky and keep crying for hours? There are times when nothing seems to soothe your little one, even
New research from the University of Iowa and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center demonstrates that offspring can be protected from the effects of prenatal stress by administering a neuroprotective compound during pregnancy. Working in a mouse model, Rachel Schroeder, a student in the UI Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience, drew a connection between the work
Disney+ is always adding to their library of movies, TV shows and shorts to watch. Here’s what your family can look forward to in February 2021. New content is coming to Disney+! The streaming service from Disney has announced which new TV shows and movies will be added to its lineup next year, and of
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