Gaining too much weight during pregnancy increases likelihood of child being obese
A new study conducted in collaboration between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Harokopio University has found that when an expecting mother gains more weight than recommended, does not exercise or...
Why breastfed babies are so smart
Loads of studies over the years have shown that children who were breastfed score higher on IQ tests and perform better in school, but the reason why remained unclear.
Is it the mother-baby bonding time,...
Danger in Using Sitting and Carrying Devices for Sleeping Infants
Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding....
Weaker vaccine causing whooping cough surge
A Monash University expert has teamed up with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to pinpoint the reason behind a surge in whooping cough cases over the past 10 years.
Associate Professor...
Passive smoke exposure in childhood has impact on adult cardiovascular health
Research led by Dr Costan Magnussen has shown that children exposed to parental smoking in childhood had approximately twice the risk of having plaque in their carotid artery 26 years later as did those...
Another breastfeeding benefit: preparing baby’s belly for solid food
The moment of birth marks the beginning of a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a baby and the billions of microbes that will soon colonise his or her gastrointestinal tract.
In a study published today in...
Improving post-natal care
What impact do modern parents' behaviours have on the early physical development and maturity of infants? This question is being answered in a ground-breaking Western Australian study.
The I-Chat study is investigating the influence of...
Safety Advisory About Not Feeding Peanuts to Infants and Young Children at Risk for...
Paediatric specialists and surgeons are concerned with parents getting the wrong message regarding the safety/desirability of letting babies and young children eat peanuts to prevent them from developing peanut allergies. Last week’s news coverage...
Study: High stress for mothers increases secondhand smoke risk for infants
New mothers who experience higher levels of social stressors are the least likely to have rules that ban smoking in the home, which could expose their infants to secondhand smoke and increase health risks,...
Digestive brilliance of breast milk unravelled
Scientists have discovered that human breast milk forms into highly organised structures during digestion in the body.
The study by researchers from the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) at Monash University has been published...
