Here are some tips for handling common winter illnesses like runny nose, cough, flu, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. … [Read more...]
Getting Fit for Pregnancy
January 20, 2009 By
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and the theme is “Getting Fit for Pregnancy.”Birth defects affect approximately one in 33 newborns and are a leading cause of infant mortality in the United States.Good health habits include knowing your family history, keeping regular check-ups with a doctor and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and a healthy diet. For every woman of childbearing age, these habits should also include taking a multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid daily, starting before she gets pregnant, to improve the likelihood of … [Read more...]
Winter Baby Blues
January 9, 2009 By
If you're planning on a winter baby, be warned: Economists from the University of Notre Dame found people born during winter months tend to be less healthy, less intelligent, less educated and lower paid compared with individuals born in spring, summer or fall. … [Read more...]
Study: Early Planned C-Sections Put Baby at Risk
January 9, 2009 By
More than a third of babies born by planned, repeat C-section in the U.S. are delivered before 39 weeks gestation, and these babies are at increased risk for birth-related health problems as a result, a study shows. … [Read more...]
Getting in Shape After Baby
December 4, 2008 By
New mom Laila Ali, a professional athlete all her life, says she really needed to get back in shape after her son, Curtis, was born in late August. But how does a mother find the time and the energy? Ali found out that being fit is good for both the mom and her baby. … [Read more...]
C-Sections Could Boost Asthma Risk
December 4, 2008 By
Children born by Caesarean section are at increased risk of asthma, according to Swiss researchers, who conducted long-term monitoring of the respiratory health of nearly 3,000 infants. … [Read more...]
Fighting Family Illnesses
December 3, 2008 By
If your family is like ours, you've been sick at least once in the past couple of months. Our three-year-old, like many others, brings home everything from his preschool -- art projects, games, treats...and colds. This article offers tips on cutting down the number of illnesses in your family during this cold and flu season.Related: Nighttime Illness Soothers … [Read more...]
Toddler OK After Key Lodged in Eye
November 26, 2008 By
A Kentucky toddler has recovered completely after having a key lodged into his eye. Nicholas Holderman was just 17 months old on Sept. 2 when he fell onto a key to his parents' car. The key pierced his eyelid and went through his eye into his brain.Holderman's story was featured this morning on the Today Show. … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Weight Gain, Big Babies Linked
November 3, 2008 By
Gaining 40 pounds or more during pregnancy nearly doubles the risk of having a baby who weighs nine pounds or more, in turn increasing the health risks to mother and baby, according to a new study. … [Read more...]
