Mouse study shows how infection crosses placenta to harm the fetus
All Mommy:
Don’t Punish Pregnant Women for Opioid Use, Docs Say
Better prevention and treatment, not jail time, would stem surge in drug-addicted newborns read on >
Most Parents Don’t Think They’re Meeting Their Kids’ Nutritional Needs
In national survey, only 1 of 3 respondents felt they’re teaching healthy eating habits read on >
Kids’ OD Risk Rises When Opioids Left Out at Home
Odds of overdose more than double if parent takes powerful narcotic instead of milder pain med, study finds read on >
Ready for Spring Break? Have Fun But Play It Safe
Drinking too much can affect your judgment, increasing your risk for injury, CDC warns read on >
Lingering Baby Weight? Don’t Blame the Pregnancy
Researchers find weight gain speeds up a year after delivery, suggest motherhood might be the reason why read on >
Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids’ Appendicitis?
Review found many with inflamed appendix were fine with antibiotics alone, but more research needed read on >
‘Love Hormone’ Helps Dads and Babies Bond
Brain scans show distinct response when fathers gaze at their kids read on >
Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes Poses Risks for Mom, Baby
Study confirms numerous hazards, and experts stress the condition must be treated immediately read on >
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Respiratory Infections
But medical experts can’t agree if recommending supplements or food fortification would be helpful read on >
