Boys in U.S., like girls, showing signs of early puberty
American boys are showing signs of starting puberty six months to two years earlier than they did 30 to 40 years ago, finds new research out today. The new study found signs of puberty in white boys ...
View ArticleIs breast feeding good for mother and child?
Breast milk is considered to be nature's best gift from a mother to her infant. It is recommended by Pediatricians, Physicians and Dieticians/Nutritionists all over the globe. It is said that a child...
View ArticleBreastfeeding helps to prevent ovarian cancer study reveals
A new report was shares that breastfeeding has another important benefit, it helps prevent ovarian cancer. Women can fight the ‘silent killer’ ovarian cancer when they breastfeed, especially if they...
View ArticleBreastfeeding for Six Months Can Significantly Cut Risk of Cancer Death—As...
Breastfeeding is good for you, study says. Photo: Getty Images/Vicky Kasala ProductionsWomen still confused by the breast milk vs. formula debate may want to listen up, as a new study has found...
View ArticleCut out nuts while breastfeeding, mums told
Keep breastfeeding your babies but stop eating nuts, is the advice from an Australian National University researcher to nursing mothers. It comes after a study identified higher rates of nut allergy...
View ArticleCould Formula Help Breastfeeding?
Efforts to increase breastfeeding in the U.S. have focused heavily on curbing babies' exposure to infant formula in the hours and days after they are born. Several states have banned the inclusion of...
View ArticleIs 7 the New 10? Why Do Some Girls Start Puberty So Early?
Puberty typically isn't a favorite memory for any of us. During that angst-ridden ride between childhood and adulthood, nearly everyone's best goal is simply to fit in. That's even tougher when you're...
View ArticleDrinking milk not linked to early puberty, study suggests
Despite popular belief, drinking cow's milk does not increase children's risk for early puberty, according to a new study from China. The study found no link between the amount of cow's milk children...
View ArticleDrinking Milk Not Linked to Early Puberty
Despite popular belief, drinking cow's milk does not increase children's risk for early puberty, according to a new study from China. The study found no link between the amount of cow's milk children...
View ArticleBreastfeeding, early milk not tied to puberty timing
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some research has hinted that breastfeeding or milk drinking might affect when kids hit puberty, but a new study casts doubt on that. Studies have suggested that girls who...
View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding (Health Net Inc)
(Source: Health Net Inc) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2013-- August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is...
View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded by the United States Breastfeeding...
View ArticleUnderstanding How Breastfeeding Affects Obesity
Recent studies questioned whether breastfeeding can lower rates of obesity among kids, and the latest analysis will only add to the confusion. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan reported...
View ArticleU.S. girls keep hitting puberty earlier
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Girls are developing breasts at younger and younger ages, a new study confirms. And upward trends in childhood obesity seem to be playing a major role. Researchers found...
View ArticleStudy yields clues to origins of cancer
Washington - A decade-long research effort to uncover the environmental causes of breast cancer by studying both lab animals and a group of healthy US girls has turned up some surprises, scientists...
View ArticleSurprises in hunt for environmental links to breast cancer
- A decade-long research effort to uncover the environmental causes of breast cancer by studying both lab animals and a group of healthy US girls has turned up some surprises, scientists say. At the...
View ArticleYou wont belive how benefical breastfeeding is
Breastfeeding is the most important during the first six months in a babies life. Choosing to breast or bottle feed is the most important decision for the mother and the baby. There are many...
View ArticleU.S. girls are hitting puberty earlier, and childhood obesity may be a...
Girls are developing breasts at younger and younger ages, a new study confirms. And upward trends in childhood obesity seem to be playing a major role. Researchers found African American girls started...
View ArticleEarly onset of puberty in girls linked to obesity
Girls are starting puberty at younger ages - a full year earlier than previously reported in some cases - and the main factor associated with early breast development is obesity, according to a new...
View ArticleEarly Puberty in Girls Might Be Linked to Bad Behavior
Study found they were more likely to say they had gotten into fights, skipped school By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Girls who hit puberty early might be more...
View ArticlePuberty Can Start as Early as 5, Experts Say
Tanginika Cuascud was 5 years old when she began developing breasts. She noticed a swelling and pain in her chest when she was coming out of the shower one day and asked her mother about it. “She...
View ArticleBreastfeeding tied to fewer ear, sinus infections in children
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding is known to help ward off infections among infants, but a new U.S. study suggests that protection may be much longer lasting. Among thousands of 6-year-olds...
View ArticleAfter puberty, caffeine affects boys and girls differently
Previous studies have shown that caffeine – a stimulant found in coffee, soda and energy drinks – increases blood pressure and decreases heart rate in children, adults and adolescents. In a new study...
View ArticleUB study finds caffeine affects boys, girls differently after puberty
Caffeine intake by children and adolescents has been rising for decades, due in large part to the popularity of caffeinated sodas and energy drinks. Despite this, there is little research on the...
View ArticleEarly puberty in girls: Why does it happen? How do you react?
November 1, 2013 -- Updated 1112 GMT (1912 HKT) African-American and Hispanic girls tend to reach puberty earlier than their white counterparts, research shows. Editor's note: Former CNN correspondent...
View ArticleUS girls continue to hit puberty earlier
Published November 04, 2013Reuters iStock Girls are developing breasts at younger and younger ages, a new study confirms. And upward trends in childhood obesity seem to be playing a major role....
View Article‘Mother’s milk best for child’s growth, immunity’
ALLAHABAD: With the researches having proved that mother's milk is most significant for an infant's over all development and growth and every infant should be given the mother's milk within an hour of...
View ArticleBreastfeeding more than 2 years linked to infant tooth decay
Published March 17, 2014Reuters REUTERS/Christinne Muschi Breastfeeding is credited with a long list of benefits, but one downside of extended and intensive breastfeeding may be a higher risk of...
View ArticleBreastfeeding past two years linked to infant tooth decay
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding is credited with a long list of benefits, but one downside of extended and intensive breastfeeding may be a higher risk of cavities in baby's first teeth,...
View ArticleUN promotes ‘effective’ breastfeeding, aims to cut on breast-milk substitutes...
(Source: UN - United Nations) UN promotes 'effective' breastfeeding, aims to cut on breast-milk substitutes Photo: WHO/T. Jasarevic 4 August 2014 - The United Nations children's agency today said it is...
View ArticleBoys -- like girls -- hitting puberty earlier
October 20, 2012 -- Updated 0606 GMT (1406 HKT) Parents should be aware that their boys could hit puberty earlier than they did as children, experts say. (CNN) -- Boys in the United States are starting...
View ArticleUN promotes ‘effective’ breastfeeding, aims to cut on breast-milk substitutes
4 August 2014 The United Nations children’s agency today said it is working with governments, the private sector and local communities to make it easier for women to breastfeed their infants, and to...
View ArticleAdult at eighteen
With puberty hitting girls as early as eight and boys at nine, here's the 'why, how, whatnext?' guide for panicking parents. Standing. Check. Attempting to walk in short bursts. Check. Stringing...
View Article50 Reasons to breastfeed your toddler
Most parents know how important breast milk is for babies, but many are unaware of the many benefits that continue far past the first year. From healthier toddlers to higher IQs to increased protection...
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