November 17, 2020 by Peter B. Laird
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Helps Tiniest...
Little Lori Livingstone was so eager to make her debut in life,...
Breastfeeding: Overcoming Challenges and Debunking Common Myths
While breastfeeding is a natural process, it can be daunting — especially for a new mom. However, breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for both mothers...
July 15, 2020 / 3 min read
Roundup: Obesity’s Link to Severe COVID-19 Illness;...
CDC: Obesity Now Most Common U.S. Health Condition to Raise Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness After reviewing published reports, pre-print studies, and various other data...
July 3, 2020 / 4 min read
Protecting Newborns from Infectious Diseases
From the delivery room to the nursery, parents of newborns are typically vigilant about cleanliness and safety. That caution is wise, especially during the current...
June 22, 2020 / 3 min read
New Moms With Postpartum Depression Face Unique...
May is Mental Health Month. Experts urge women with postpartum depression to make mental health and happiness a priority. Mother’s Day is a joyful occasion...
May 5, 2020 / 3 min read
Pregnant Women and Coronavirus: Don’t Stress, But...
Do pregnant women have more to fear from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than the average, healthy adult? Public health officials and doctors say that there are...
April 17, 2020 / 3 min read
Roundup: Big Breakfast Benefit; Vitamin D During...
A Big Breakfast, Small Dinner Combination is Best for Weight Control, New Research Says Portion size and timing have emerged as key factors in losing...
February 28, 2020 / 5 min read
Roundup: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly; FDA...
U.S Life Expectancy Increases for First Time in Four Years Life expectancy in the United States edged up by about a month to 78.7 years...
January 31, 2020 / 4 min read
Safe Infant Sleep: Many Parents Still Not...
Many parents still don’t fully understand the risk factors associated with SIDS.
October 23, 2019 / 3 min read
Low Vaccination Rates During Pregnancy Leave New...
More than half of pregnant women in the U.S. – 65 percent – have not received “two safe and effective vaccines” recommended to reduce the...
October 15, 2019 / 3 min read
