Zika Virus May Produce Abnormalities In Fetus: 1 Out Of 10 Babies With Prenatal Exposure In Danger

Medicine & Technology May 07, 2017

A recent study has observed that fetus exposed to Zika virus might be responsible for a child born with abnormalities in the brain or any other type of congenital complications.

Nicotine Exposure Before And After Birth Causes Hearing Problems For Babies

Feb 14, 2017

Studies has found out that exposure to nicotine might be the cause of hearing problems with some babies.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH: PATIENTS FIND RELIEF THROUGH 3D PRINTING

May 03, 2015

3D technology is nothing new to medicine. For years, physicians have utilized 'computerized tomography,' known as CT scans, to create three-dimensional images of the human body. But now, 3D technology is moving being diagnosis to actual treatment through the use of 3D printing. And for patients suffering from the rare condition, tracheobronchomalacia, 3D printers can mean the difference between life and death, or should I say, life and breath.

Strict Pollution Regulations Around Beijing Olympics Produced Bigger Babies

Apr 29, 2015

Thanks to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China may find another generation of star athletes on its hand. No, it’s not thanks to the facilities or the experience of bringing together the world’s best athletes in its large port-city—rather it has everything to do with the pollution around the event. Researchers are aware of the fact that high levels of air pollution can significantly impact fetal growth and development, and when it comes to air pollution few nations are quite as bad as China. But with the arrival of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and mandates reducing pollution levels courtesy of the Chinese government, researchers were given the perfect setup for a case study. And what they happened to find is that children born from mothers pregnant during the games had higher birth weights than those born before or after the games.

Very Young Babies CAN Feel Pain, According to New Study

Apr 21, 2015

Until now doctors have believed that the brains of very young babies were not developed enough to feel pain. However, in a new study that overturns the medical consensus, researchers have found that tiny babies actually do feel pain and are more sensitive to pain than adults.

Napping Babies Have Better Memory and Learn Faster

Jan 16, 2015

A daytime nap or two is an essential part of every baby's daily routine. These naps allow newborns and toddlers the needed downtime to help them cope with crucial physical and mental developments that happen at this stage in a child's development. But researchers now believe that a daily nap will do much more than just help infants cope with the stresses of development. New research reveals that a daytime nap is vital in helping boost a baby's memory, as well.