Infants : Science World Report

Nov 26, 2016 04:20 AM EST

New Online Calculator Tries To Predict The Chances Of Having A Baby After IVF

A new online tool can help predict the success of an in vitro fertilization (IVF), even before the first treatment.

Aug 01, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Delayed Breastfeeding In Newborns Increases Their Risk Of Dying Early

UNICEF revealed that delayed breastfeeding increases risk of newborn deaths by up to 80 percent.

Jun 19, 2016 04:52 AM EDT

Study Reveals Antibiotics Can Lower The Good Effects Of Breastfeeding In Babies

A new study revealed said that early use of antibiotics may dampen some of the benefits of breastfeding.

Feb 04, 2016 12:13 AM EST

This Test For Cystic Fibrosis May Help Patients Get Treatment Sooner

New findings published in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics examine a newly developed screen test that looks for cystic fibrosis in newborns.

Dec 24, 2015 08:20 PM EST

Low Zinc Levels From Gene Mutation Increase Risk Of Breastfeeding Problems

Low levels of zinc have been linked to problems in breastfeeding, according to a recent study.

Dec 10, 2015 04:26 PM EST

Certain Birth Defects May Increase The Risk Of Child Abuse

Children with certain birth defects may be at an increased risk for abuse, according to a recent study.

Nov 19, 2015 07:31 PM EST

Infants Of Blind Parents Pay Less Attention To Eye Contact When Communicating

Children of blind parents allocate less attention to the eyes when learning nonverbal communication, according to a recent study.

Oct 30, 2015 01:12 PM EDT

Testosterone Levels, Empathy May Predict Dad's Parenting Style

Testosterone levels and empathetic tendencies may predict a man's parenting skills, according to a recent study.

Oct 20, 2015 08:13 PM EDT

Premature Infants Have Weaker Brain Connections

Premature babies are at a higher risk for neurological and psychiatric problems, according to recent findings presented this week at Neuroscience 2015, the annual scientific meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago.

Oct 12, 2015 08:51 PM EDT

Babies And Speech: Infants Need Free Tongue Movement To Decipher Sound

Teething can be a traumatic time for a new baby; that's why teethers can help calm and soothe the child as his or her teeth are starting to come in. Yet could inhibiting an infants' tongue affect his or her ability to distinguish between speech sounds?

Oct 05, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

Asthma: Asthma Medicine Results In Stunted Growth

Findings presented at the 54th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology reveal that infants given asthma medication during the first two years of life are more likely to have stunted growth.

Sep 30, 2015 04:02 PM EDT