Partial steroid treatment can benefit preterm infants: Study suggests
Steroids improve survival andreduce the chances of certain birth defects for extremely premature infants, even if the treatment course is not finished before delivery, suggest a recent research.
Oct 11, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
How depression is linked to diabetes during pregnancy
Depression in early pregnancy more than doubles the risk of gestational diabetes, which, in turn, increases risk of postpartum depression six weeks after giving birth, says a study.
Sep 20, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
10 great reasons why you should breastfeed your baby!
Breast milk contains all essential vitamins and nutrients your baby needs in first six months of life.
Aug 03, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Mother, nine-month-old toddler found dead in Gurgaon, dowry death suspected
A 23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old daughter were found dead in a Gurgaon village on Monday.
Jul 25, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
Breastfeeding can reduce behavioural disorders in children: Study
Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding can lead to fewer behavioural disorders in children at the primary school age, finds a new study that focused on how the experiences of a child in his or her first years of life influences later behaviour and abilities.
Jun 23, 2016, 00:56 AM IST
Electronic toys affect language used during infants' playtime
Does your toddler play with electronic toys that produce lights, words and songs? A new study warns that children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language compared to those playing with books or traditional toys such as a wooden puzzle, a shape-sorter and a set of rubber blocks.
Dec 24, 2015, 20:16 PM IST
Infant electrocuted to death in Delhi
A one-year-old boy, whose family was visiting relatives here, was electrocuted on Thursday morning when he came in contact with live wire, police said on Friday.
Oct 17, 2015, 00:04 AM IST
Moradabad: Infant found abandoned inside a bag on a train
A newborn was found abandoned inside a bag on a train in Moradabad, UP.
Sep 29, 2015, 12:01 PM IST
Blocking light can brighten preemies' survival chances
The survival rate of preemies -- premature babies -- born between 26 to 31 weeks of gestation can be improved by blocking light from reaching the intravenously-fed infused nutritious mixture they depend on for survival, says a new study.
Sep 28, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
Voxx gadget aims to prevent infant deaths in sweltering cars
A new gadget aimed at preventing heat-related deaths of infants in parked cars is on show at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Jan 07, 2015, 04:34 AM IST