The role of colostrum and infant development
Parvathy Sukumaran Colostrum oral application, also known as colostrum mouth painting, is a common treatment in the newborn ICU for…
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Exploitative marketing of formula milk & call for its control
Editor In a Lancet series, experts express alarm over "exploitative" marketing of formula milk and advocate for restrictions. Manufacturers…
Researchers demonstrate that defective stem cells can be repaired to preserve the umbilical cord
The new strategy, according to the experts, will aid in repairing cells harmed by pregnancy-related issues. The umbilical…
Cases of deadly Parechovirus in infants are surging
For most kids, parechovirus is mild, but it can be deadly in newborns. Parechovirus, a virus that can…
Breast-fed premature infants have a healthier gut than formula-fed ones
Breastmilk has long been considered "liquid gold" among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn intensive care unit…
Early antibiotic use can result in lifelong allergies and Asthma
The study, which was published in Mucosal Immunology, has offered the clearest proof to date that the long-recognized…
Extreme heat exposure raises the risk of both chronic and acute malnutrition in infants and children
Ortiz-Bobea is an associate professor and applied agricultural economist at Cornell University and also a co-author of "Heat…
Babies may utilise saliva sharing to assess relationships
Young toddlers may form strong attachments through interactions such as sharing pieces of food or kissing. Young children…
Prenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce the likelihood of infant Eczema
The effect was particularly seen in babies who were later breastfed for more than a month. In a…
Plastics and Cosmetics Contain Chemicals Linked to Preterm Delivery
The study was published online in July 2022 in JAMA Pediatrics. Millions of goods that people use every…
