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7 Facts About Home Births
May 17, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Home births are becoming more popular in the U.S., but they come with risks and aren't right for everyone. Here are some facts about home births.
Immune System Strength at Birth Linked to Quantity of Baby’s Colds
May 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Research has linked immune system strength to how many colds a baby has in the first year of life.
Drowning Still a Top Cause of Death for Kids Under 4
May 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
About 3,880 people die from drowning in the United States each year.
Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups Can Send Tots to the ER
May 14, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Children can be hurt when they fall while holding a bottle, pacifier or sippy cup, research shows.
Young Adults with Autism At Disadvantage After High School
May 14, 2012, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
How Motherhood Changes the Brain
May 11, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
From the moment a woman gives birth, her brain begins to change. Here's a look at what happens.
Sleeping in Parents' Bed May Reduce Kids' Obesity Risk
May 09, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Young children who get into their parents' beds at night may have a lower risk of being overweight.
Is Your Toddler Overweight? Most Moms Can't Tell
May 07, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Mothers often don't realize when their toddler is overweight, a new study suggests.
Babies Born Late Face Behavior Problems, ADHD
May 03, 2012, Joseph Castro, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Post-term babies have higher risk of developing behavioral and emotional problems.
US Ranks Behind Many Countries in Preterm Birth Prevention
May 02, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Fifteen million babies are born prematurely each year worldwide.
Breast-Feeding May Help Babies Develop Healthy Mix of Gut Bacteria
April 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Breast-fed infants had a wider range of bacteria in their guts, a new study finds.
Moms Under Stress More Likely to Overfeed Infants
April 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Mothers in low-income households who are under stress may be particularly prone to over-feeding their infants
Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm
April 27, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Kids who were frequently bullied were three times more likely to harm themselves, compared with children who weren't bullied, according to a new study.
Headache-Plagued Kids Often Opt for Mind-Body Therapies
April 25, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Kids with common neurological conditions are more likely to seek CAM therapies than those in the general population.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Case Highlights Need for Early Treatments
April 16, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Despite new antibotics and treatments, children are just as likely to develop an infection of "flesh-eating bacteria" as they were 10 years ago.
Kids' Deaths from Accidental Injuries Dropped Over Past Decade
April 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The percentage of children who die from unintentional injuries is on the decline.
Kids Who Play 'Choking Game' At Bigger Risk for Sex, Drinking
April 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Kids who play the "choking game" are more likely to engage in other risky health behaviors.
Modestly Overweight Pregnant Women Have Heavier Babies
April 12, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Being even modestly overweight and having elevated blood sugar levels may increase the risk of pregnancy complications more than thought, a new study says.
More Unwed Couples Who Live Together Are Becoming Parents, Too
April 12, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The percentage of babies born to couples who are living together but not married is rising.
Doctors Appalled By 10-Year-Old Giving Birth
April 10, 2012, Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer
A child in Colombia joins the ranks of too-young mothers.
Diabetes, Obesity During Pregnancy Linked with Autism, Developmental Delays in Children
April 09, 2012, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A mother's health during pregnancy might affect her child's chances of having autism or developmental delays, a new study suggests.
Fatal Accidents Rise for Young Women Who Drink and Drive
April 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
For underage females who've been drinking, the risk of being in a fatal car crash has grown recently and is now the same as that of underage males, a new study says.
Mothers' Caffeine Intake Doesn't Wake Babies at Night, Study Finds
April 02, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Pregnant and nursing women who consume caffeine aren't causing their babies to wake up at night, a new study says.
Why Some Kids With Severe Autism 'Bloom'
April 02, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
About 10 percent of autistic children progress from severely affected to high functioning.
Caterpillars the Culprit for Kids' Rashes, Report Finds
March 29, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Children can develop skin rashes after handling caterpillars.