Babies : Science World Report

Sep 07, 2015 09:44 PM EDT

Laughter Helps Toddlers Learn New Tasks

Of course learning isn't all fun and games, but there can be a bit of humor in it.

Aug 21, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

Mom's Breastfeeding May Expose Baby to Harmful, Toxic Chemicals

Scientists have found that a widely used class of industrial chemicals linked with cancer and interference with immune function build up in infants by 20 to 30 percent for each month they're breastfed.

Aug 14, 2015 04:52 PM EDT

First Study Shows Smoke-Free Legislation Helps Drop Premature Birth Rates

Researchers have noted that anti-smoking laws in England have resulted in a drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths.

Jun 18, 2015 02:50 PM EDT

Birth Increase: Soaring Pregnancy Rates For the First Time In 7 Years

More babies are being born in the United States in the last year, according to statistics from the National Center for Health. This number rose by 1 percent and its the first fertility rate increase in just about 7 years.

Jun 16, 2015 09:36 PM EDT

Education Is The Best Birth Control?

Educating women about birth control reduces pregnancy rates by nearly half, according to recent findings published in The Lancet.

Jun 12, 2015 12:01 PM EDT

Babies With Superior Perception May Be More Likely To Develop Autism

In this latest study, the researchers examined infants known to be at higher risk of autism based on the diagnosis of an older sibling.

Jun 09, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Autism Risk May Also Be Higher For Teen Moms, Not Just Older Couples

Could teenage pregnancy increase the risk of autism? New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry consists of the largest-ever multinational study of parental age and autism risk, funded by Autism Speak. Researchers found increased rates of autism among children whose parents had relat...

Jun 09, 2015 11:44 AM EDT

Birth Weight of Your Newborn May be Impacted by Warmer Temperatures and Climate Change

It turns out that birth weight may actually be influenced by temperature.

Jun 05, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Exercise Is Key To A Healthy Pregnancy: It Helps Prevent Gestational Diabetes

New findings published in BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology show that a little exercise goes a long way when it comes to preventing gestational diabetes, otherwise known as one of the most frequent complications during pregnancy.

Jun 05, 2015 09:32 AM EDT

Genes Impact First-Time Moms: Play Major Role in Pregnancy

Overlap between genetic effects also partly explains why women who have children earlier also have a higher number of children.

May 21, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Found In Baby Teethers

New findings published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology reveal that two of ten teethers, otherwise known as plastic toys that are used to sooth a teething infant, held endocrine disrupting chemicals that can ease aches and pains in a baby's mouth. However, they can contain added health risks.

May 19, 2015 03:33 PM EDT