28. October 2009 11:55
The Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) today announced that $30,000 was raised during Infantile Spasms Awareness Week (October 11-17) that will go towards researching the cause and treatment of this ultra-rare form of epilepsy.
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28. October 2009 04:22
Parents looking to protect their babies from potentially harmful chemicals are today being advised to buy BornFree(TM), the world's leading brand for baby bottles and feeding devices free from Phthalates, PVC and Bisphenol-A (BPA), which is now available across the UK.
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12. October 2009 10:55
The Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) today announced the launch of a new educational website centered on infantile spasms (IS). The website, www.infantilespasmsinfo.org, is an educational resource developed by the CNF as one of the key components of Infantile Spasms Awareness Week.
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14. September 2009 05:11
The Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux (PAGER) Association has been helping families learn about acid reflux since 1992. The medical name for the disease is gastroesophageal reflux. It means stomach + esophagus + backwash.
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9. September 2009 04:15
In the engaging, humorous, and very informative HANDS OFF MY BELLY!: THE PREGNANT WOMAN'S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO MYTHS, MOTHERS, AND MOODS (Prometheus Books, $18.00), Drs. Shawn A. Tassone and Kathryn M. Landherr-experienced obstetricians and gynecologists, a husband-and-wife team of physicians, and parents of four children-explore superstitions and myths surrounding pregnancy, from the most common to the most obscure.
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24. July 2009 16:34
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston say one organism discovered during their study may unlock the key to what causes colic, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby.
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18. June 2009 19:53
Some parents may be unnecessarily switching infant milk formulas for their healthy infants. A study published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal, found that many parents misinterpret common baby behaviors as milk intolerance and needlessly switch formulas without consulting a health professional.
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26. April 2009 22:21
Children with a history of consuming melamine-contaminated milk powder are at an increased risk of developing kidney stones and other urological complications.
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13. April 2009 20:05
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reportedly examining whether there are any risks associated with an over-the-counter (OTC) herbal weight loss programme sold in Australia.
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Tags: Allergy, Anxiety, Blood Pressure, Breastfeeding, Cholesterol, Colic, Diet, Exercise, Glaucoma, Healthy Living, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Medical Legislation, Nausea, Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drug, Weight Loss
20. August 2008 00:25
The Australian Hendra horse virus is still causing concern since the initial outbreak in July as a female veterinarian who euthanised a racehorse infected with the potentially deadly virus is now being monitored in hospital after an accidental needle stick injury.
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18. September 2007 04:52
Crying is the only way a baby can express its feelings and needs. If the parents or caregivers cannot find the cause of the inconsolable crying of the infant, they might react sharply and shake the baby.
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11. July 2007 06:44
Scientists at the University of Bonn, together with colleagues from Romania, have discovered a gene variant that significantly increases the risk of developing gallstones (Hepatology No. 46, 11 July 2007, DOI 10.1002/hep.21847).
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28. June 2007 06:04
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new University of Washington study.
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Posted in: Child Health News
Tags: Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Birth Weight, Brain, Colic, Depression, Dopamine, Mental Health, Nicotine, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Smoking, Smoking Addiction, Tobacco
10. May 2007 12:40
Scientists examining documents dating back 3,500 years say they have found proof that the origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt and not with Hippocrates and the Greeks.
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2. May 2007 09:40
Medicinal plants are an integral part of African culture, one of the oldest and most diverse in the world.
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Posted in: Drug Trial News
Tags: Angiotensin, Antihypertensive Drug, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Brain, Cancer, Colic, Constipation, Diabetes, Esophageal Cancer, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Physiology, Rheumatism, Type 1 Diabetes
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