Short Breastfeeds Best For Babies
London : A British study has suggested that giving regular, short breastfeeds to infants is more beneficial than the 'baby-led' method.

Air Pollution Affects Lung Function In Kids With Asthma
Washington : A new study has revealed that inner-city kids with asthma experience adverse health effects from air pollutants even when air pollution levels are within the current air quality standards.

Oldest, Smartest, Brightest The First Child
London : Now we know why parents lavish their attention on their eldest child and have all hopes pinned on them.

Can Baby Bottles Cause Cancer ?
Washington : Think twice before feeding your little one with bottled milk, canned powder or liquid formula.

French Fries, Colas, Disorders And Children
London : Binging french fries, colas and being hooked to virtual games of Mario or Max Payne is now being held responsible for sleep disorders in children.

Battle Of The Genders Begins In The Womb
Washington : The battle of the sexes begins in the womb itself as a male twin compromises the health of his twin sister before birth, research found.

Low Birth Size Linked To Heart Problems In Later Life
Washington : Small size at birth and excessive weight gain during adolescence and young adulthood can cause low grade inflammation, which can ultimately lead to increased risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study.

Sleep Disorder
Washington : If your child has behaviour issues like hyperactvity and anxiety, sleep disorder might be the culprit.

Bad Behaviour Gene In Kids Identified
London : Stop worrying about your mannerless and unbehaved kids. Scientists have identified the gene that is responsible for bad behaviour among kids, thus opening new avenues for treatment in this field.

Artificial Colours In Cakes, Sweets Make Kids Hyperactive
London : Artificial colours used in children foods such as cakes, drinks and sweets make them hyperactive, resulting in slow and disruptive behaviour, a study says.

Too Little Sleep
Washington : Babies and toddlers who sleep for less than 12 hours a day and watch too much television are twice as likely to be overweight by the time they are three, according to a new study.

Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities
Washington : A new study by researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, has found that overweight kids have fewer cavities and healthier teeth as compared to normal weight children. The findings are

Kids Benefit From Drinking Chocolate, Flavoured milk
Washington : Children who drink either flavoured or plain milk have higher intake of nutrients that are low in their diets and have a lower or comparable body mass index or BMI, according to a new study.

Obese children Require Less Intensive Exercise For Effective Weight Loss
London, : Less intensive exercise can effectively burn off fat among obese kids, says a new research.

Babies Have An Intuitive Grasp Of Statistics
London, : Babies possess an intuitive grasp of statistics which resembles that of a scientist, say researchers. In a research paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, University of British Columbia researchers say that infants