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Mother’s diet can alter function of baby’s genes
A mother’s diet before becoming pregnant can alter the way her baby’s genes function, potentially leading to ‘permanent, lifelong effects’ on its health. The...
Sedative drugs effective in treating seizures in children
The sedative drugs diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan) are equally effective in treating the prolonged seizures known as status epilepticus in children, according to...
Swedish parental perceptions a problem in child obesity
The findings of part of a European study show that one out of two parents of overweight children feel their child’s weight is normal,...
Poorly planned heath initiatives costing billions
Chronic illnessesexact a heavy toll on businesses, budgets and economies. According to a World Economic Forum report, they account for the lion’s share of...
Obesity-fighting programmes can help lower children’s BP
Programmes designed to prevent obesity in children may help lower their blood pressure, according to a new review of past studies. Researchers found that...
Cooling therapy helps oxygen-deprived babies
Research suggests that cooling babies deprived of oxygen at birth improves their chances of growing up without disabilities such as cerebral palsy, reports BBC...
Preschoolers benefit from participating in family routines
Preschoolers who sing, tell stories and eat dinner with their families tend to be emotionally healthier and better adjusted socially than kids who don't...