IVF & Developmental Disorder In KidsResearchers at the University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands, have found that IVF does not increase risk of developmental disorders in children.
Topical Syrup Keeps Toddlers' Teeth HealthyResearchers at the University of Washington have suggested that tooth decay in toddlers can be treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.Poor Sleep Affects Kids' Learning AbilityLack of sleep can adversely affect the ability of kids to learn and interact at school, according to new study. The new survey led by Melbourne researchers has revealed that nearly a quarter of children aged six and seven have
Breastfeeding & HIV TransmissionResearchers from Lavax (Palatine, Ill. ) and the University of Illinois at Chicago are developing a new method that may help in inhibiting HIV transmission from breastfeeding.
Brain Chemical Imbalance Linked To Crib DeathsA pioneering study has found that an imbalance of a key brain chemical could cause crib death, better known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – a finding that could one day lead to babies being screened to identify those at high risk of the devastating and inexplicable syndrome.MRSA Linked To Bone Infections In KidsResearchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a key pathogen has resulted in more complications and longer hospital stays for children with acute bone infections. Acute osteomyelitis, a bone
Heavy Birthweight BabiesA new study has found that heavy birthweight babies, particularly female infants, are twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis in adulthood as their average birthweight peers.
Premature Babies Feel Pain Without Its SignsResearchers at University College London say that a brain scan study conducted by them suggests that prematurely born babies may be in pain without exhibiting any of its signs.