Baby teeth reveal early metal exposure effects on brain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals…
Rising rotavirus cases highlight importance of childhood vaccination
With a rising number of rotavirus cases being reported across the country and in New Jersey this spring,…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…
New mother’s experience highlights importance of postpartum heart care
At 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to…
The lifelong cardiovascular impact of placental abruption
Rutgers Health research shows the risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the…
Man Excited to Be New Dad—Then He Looks at His Smartwatch: ‘Strap In’
A man who was excited to be a new dad saw one of the most common hardships experienced…
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani says ‘miracle’ baby at 44 sparked a religious awakening
At the time, Stefani couldn’t have another baby but the conversation about the man’s conversion to Judaism sparked…
Khloe Kardashian weighs having third baby alone using final embryo
The Kardashians cast member said: “But I think I have one girl left, and I have been contemplating,…
Sucrose reduces pain in newborns during hospital needle procedures
A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common…
Poverty linked to early motor delays in babies as young as six months
Poverty can affect babies’ motor development as early as six months of age. This is the conclusion of…
Poor oral health in childhood linked to higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children – and one that researchers…
Immune cells shape maternal and infant health during lactation
It’s widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these…