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Low Maternal B12 Levels Affect Foetuses

Low Maternal B12 Levels Affect Foetuses

Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin B12 have three times the risk of delivering babies with neural tube defects,…

06 Jul 2007

Parents: Watch What You’re Putting in that Sippy Cup

Parents: Watch What You’re Putting in that Sippy Cup

Juice boxes look harmless enough, with those kid-size, bendable straws and promises of 100 percent vitamin C. As healthy as…

06 Jul 2007

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Otitis media or middle ear infection is a common childhood condition which may be recurrent. It may cause earache and vertigo, and affect hearing.

27 Jun 2007

GORD: Managing the Symptoms

GORD: Managing the Symptoms

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD or GERD) is a common and chronic gastrointestinal disorder. Nearly 80% of the population will experience symptoms of reflux at some…

25 Jun 2007

40 Percent of 3-Month-Old Infants are Regularly Watching TV, DVDs or Videos

40 Percent of 3-Month-Old Infants are Regularly Watching TV, DVDs or Videos

A large number of parents are ignoring warnings from the American Academy of Pediatrics and are allowing their very young…

25 Jun 2007

Future Parents’ Lifestyle Choices Affect Babies’ Risk of Heart Defects

Future Parents’ Lifestyle Choices Affect Babies’ Risk of Heart Defects

Prospective parents can take positive lifestyle steps to increase the chance that their babies will be born with a healthy…

14 Jun 2007

Evidence Of Early Onset Of Poor Bone Mineralization Revealed In Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Evidence Of Early Onset Of Poor Bone Mineralization Revealed In Children With Cystic Fibrosis

In a study of children with cystic fibrosis, French researchers found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in…

02 Jun 2007

Eating Apples And Fish During Pregnancy May Protect Against Childhood Asthma And Allergies

Eating Apples And Fish During Pregnancy May Protect Against Childhood Asthma And Allergies

Women who eat apples and fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or allergic disease,…

01 Jun 2007

Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum (gingival tissues). It may be caused by poor oral hygiene, irritation, infection or medication use.

21 May 2007