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Early weight gain during pregnancy puts mother at risk of gestational diabetes

Excessive early weight gain during pregnancy puts a mother at risk of developing gestational diabetes later in the pregnancy.
New research out of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Northern California has linked excessive weight gain — especially during the first trimester — with the development of gestational diabetes later in the pregnancy.
The research, published online in [...]

BPA found in cans and plastic containers linked to cardiovascular disease

BPA, a chemical found in food cans and many plastic containers, has been linked to cardiovascular disease in adults.
New research out of the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Exeter, UK has reaffirmed a previously made link between BPA and cardiovascular disease in adults.
The team, led by Dr. David Melzer, Professor of Epidemiology and [...]

New research shows breast milk not nearly as important as originally thought

New research out of Norway finds that the association between breast milk and baby health is not as strong as originally thought.
The general medical consensus over the last few decades has been that a breastfeeding baby is healthier than a bottle-fed baby. However, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) say that [...]

Breast-feeding may aid heart health of mothers

The act of breast-feeding may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in mothers years later according to new research.
The simple act of breast-feeding a child may be beneficial not only to the baby, but also the mother, according to new research out of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California.
Researchers found that breast-feeding [...]

Pregnant women with MS reassured by research findings

Pregnant women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are likely to have a healthy pregnancy according to new research.
New research out of the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that women suffering from MS only have a slightly increased risk of requiring caesarean delivery and are no more likely to suffer from problems like preeclampsia or premature [...]

Vegetable consumption during pregnancy lowers baby’s risk of diabetes in future

Vegetable consumption by expectant mothers may lower the risk of childhood diabetes, but more research must be done.
In a joint effort, University of Gothenburg and Linkoping University in Sweden have had research published that confirms the importance of a balanced diet for pregnant women.
The research, published in the journal Pediatric Diabetes, was based on the [...]

Mother claimed £130,000 in benefits faked son’s illness

A 35-year-old British mother claimed £130,000 in benefits by faking her son’s illness, making him appear to be, “one of the sickest children in Britain”, even more disturbing was that she was giving him false medication and forcing him to have surgery.
Police said his bedroom was like ‘a scene out of the TV show Casualty’ [...]

Heene Family Investigated for Possible Balloon Hoax

The family of Falcon Heene is under investigation for yesterday’s balloon escapade which captured the world’s attention.
After the 50-mile balloon chase which reached heights of 8,000 feet, the balloon finally came crashing down, but little Falcon Heene was nowhere to be found.
Falcon was later found hiding in his parents’ attic.  Parents, Richard Heene and [...]

Breastfeeding varies between Latte and tea for babies

Babies who are breast-fed receive a different milk throughout the day. Scientists say it’s the natural equivalent of Latte in the morning and de-caff tea at night.
A report claims that breastfeeding in the morning gives babies a boost because it contains natural stimulants. Night feeding will help babies sleep thanks to soothing chemical compounds.
Mothers who [...]

IVF Twins Have Greater Risk Of Serious Illness Or Early Death

Twins conceived from IVF have been found in a study to be at greater risk of serious illness or dying within their first three years of live than twins which have been conceived naturally.
The study also found that twins born as a result of fertility treatment stay in hospital on average four days longer after [...]

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