Newborn baby nibbled by rats at Rajasthan hospital
The incident occurred on Monday at MG Hospital in Banswara, which is over 500 km from state capital Jaipur.
Jun 13, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Here's why you shouldn't sleep next to your baby
They found that babies who shared a room at four months were more likely to have a blanket, pillow or other unapproved object that could increase chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the sudden unexplained death of a child less than one year of age.
Jun 09, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Maternal sleep apnea may elevate birth defects in infants
Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder which occurs when a person's throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airways during sleep and causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep.
Jun 04, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Micronutrients deficiency most prevalent health condition among newborns: Experts
Every day, over 6,000 children die in India under the age of five and more than half of these deaths are caused by micronutrient malnutrition-primarily due to lack of Vitamin A, iron, iodine, zinc and folic acid.
Jun 03, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
Vaccinating pregnant women year-round reduces risk of flu virus infection in babies!
The study has showed that vaccinating pregnant mothers year-round is likely to reduce the infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 per cent, increase birth weights by 15 per cent and result in babies having less influenza.
May 16, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Revealed – Babies as young as six months of age show racial bias
Researchers found that infants at six to nine months of age looked longer at own-race faces when paired with happy music as opposed to with sad music.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:34 PM IST
Excess brain fluid may predict high risk of autism in infants
Researchers claimed that babies with excess brain fluid are at the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder(ASD).
Mar 07, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Stress before pregnancy may lead to eczema in infants
The study from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, is the first to link preconception maternal stress to the risk of atopic eczema in the child.
Mar 04, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
Infants require five times more nutrition during first three years, say doctors
They said iron is one of the critical elements, not just for production of haemoglobin but also for brain development.
Feb 19, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
This new drug show hope for infants with rare, fatal muscle disease
A new study by US researchers have found a new novel drug that shows hope for infants suffering with rare, fatal muscle disease.
Dec 07, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Infants seated in car for long can lead to suffocation risk, says study
Infants and new born kids, if seated in cars for more than 30 minutes, may be at a risk of suffocation, suggests a study published in the Daily Mail.
Nov 13, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Find out! Is your toddler allergic to peanuts?
Infants might be allergic to peanuts which make parents perplexed about when and how to introduce peanut-containing foods to them.
Nov 12, 2016, 23:24 PM IST
Scientists establish link between cesarean birth and obesity in infants
A recent study conducted at the Purdue University on an indigenous group of Maya people fortified the link between Cesarean births and obesity in children.
Oct 13, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
FDA issues warning against homeopathic teething products, says it may harm infants
Consumers should stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession, FDA recommended on Friday.
Oct 01, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
DNA: Analyzing the harmful effect of dreadful bacteria 'Superbug'
Analyzing dreadful bacteria "Superbug" and its harmful effects on infants. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Sep 25, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
High vitamin B level in mother's may reduce eczema risk in infants
A new study conducted by researchers has found that babies whose mothers possess a higher level of particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy may be at a lesser risk of developing eczema, which involves inflammation of the skin.
Sep 24, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
DNA: Analyzing the harmful effects of superbug bacteria on infants
Analyzing the harmful effects of superbug bacteria and its effects on infants. Analyzing the Antimicrobial resistance of superbug and its effect on infants.
Sep 22, 2016, 00:36 AM IST
Use alternatives to food to comfort infants: Study
Parents could reward infants with activity or cuddling rather than food, encouraging healthy behaviour and lifestyle in the future, says a study.
Aug 24, 2016, 00:36 AM IST
Maternal language shapes infants cry melodies
During the last quarter of pregnancy, the babies get ample opportunity to become acquainted with their "mother language."
Aug 21, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
Stop mom-shaming those wanting to breastfeed
Even as we are in 2016, feeding in public is frowned upon, targeted and shamed. Women are compelled to leave home post delivery, whatever be the reason.
Aug 04, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
