Health News Archives

Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination
Survey finds roadblocks still plague female practitioners

Crocodile Babies Cry Out for Hatching
Tiny noises mean its time for Mom to dig up the nest, scientists say

Breast-Feeding Support Lacking at Many Hospitals, Birth Centers
CDC reports 7 southern states scored lowest, while western and New England states did best

Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time
What they're watching impacts frequency of verbal interactions, study finds

Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
Study shows only 49% intended to do so if child was aged 9 to 12

Health Tip: Using a Breast Pump
Suggestions from the FDA

Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats’ Brain Cells
Finding another warning to pregnant women that drug use can affect fetal brain development

Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
Global initiative stymied by shortage of money, human resources, analysis concludes

Dads’ Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes

Mother-Child Bond Affects Quality of Conflict Resolution
Security determined outcome of 'terrible 2s' battles but not frequency, study suggests