When it comes to pregnancy, there’s a lot of focus on physical health. But did you know that a...
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New Research Shows That Dad’s Lifestyle And Diet Could Affect Baby’s Future Health
We all know as pregnant women, what we eat does affect our baby, and even beyond infancy. But a new...
Use of Antibiotics in Infancy May Disrupt Gut Microbes and Cause Illness Late in Life
Antibiotics are the most common medications prescribed to children. According to experts, a third...
Health Concerns for 10-Month-Old Baby Weighing More Than 40 Pounds
Mohammad Saleem and Shabana Parveen have already lost one child due to rapid and excessive weight...
Small Screens and Electronic Devices in the Bedroom May Hinder Sleep for Children
According to a recent study, American children are now spending as much time consuming media as...
Pre-eclampsia may be Caused by Fetus, Not Placenta, Experts Say
Estimated to affect approximately 5%-8% of all pregnancies, pre-eclampsia can cause serious health...
Dads Struggle with Balancing Work, Family, and Exercise
For a long time, it’s been thought that only mothers struggle with balancing work, family, and...
Breastfeeding may Help Reduce Long-Term Weight Retention for Mothers Suffering from Obesity
Numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. One...
Unhealthy Food Choices Shown in a Positive Light by Television Shows
As adults, we know that unhealthy foods carry negative consequences. Getting children to understand...
EWG Reveals 2014’s Best and Worst Children’s Cereals for Sugar Content
We’ve heard it times than we can count – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Ideally...
Half of Parents with Overweight Children Misperceive Child’s Weight
A recent study that was published last week found that obesity rates in Canada have tripled between...