December 22, 2016 Kids in poor countries have higher death rates from abdominal surgery Children who have emergency surgery for conditions like appendicitis may be up to seven times more likely to die when they live in poor countries than when they live in more affluent nations, a study suggests.
December 22, 2016 Free sanitary pads, menstruation classes mean Ugandan girls less likely to skip school School attendance improves when girls in sub-Saharan Africa are taught about menstruation and given free sanitary towels, boosting their job prospects and self-esteem, researchers said on Wednesday.
December 22, 2016 Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
December 22, 2016 OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should know how to care for those patients, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
December 22, 2016 Don't cut the cord too fast; a pause benefits most newborns Don't cut that umbilical cord too soon: A brief pause after birth could benefit most newborns by delivering them a surge of oxygen-rich blood.
December 21, 2016 Supporters create fundraiser for Texas boy with uncontrollable epilepsy After trying to get pregnant for 16 years, Shannon and Robert Contreras decided to adopt a baby from an acquaintance who was pregnant but unable to keep the child.
December 21, 2016 Holiday toy safety tips As kids eagerly anticipate receiving the latest holiday toys for Christmas, some parents may be concerned about the safety of these new products.
December 21, 2016 Meth-charged mom faces manslaughter in 2nd baby sleep death A mother charged with methamphetamine possession while pregnant is accused of the aggravated manslaughter of her 18-day-old boy.
December 21, 2016 Volunteers at Massachusetts hospital cuddle babies to aid development For a group of volunteers at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, spending time with babies isn’t about the cute factor, it’s about helping the tiniest ones grow strong enough to go home.
December 21, 2016 Babies shouldn't drink unscreened donor breast milk, doctors warn Donor breast milk that's screened, pasteurized and distributed through milk banks can protect preemies against serious illness, but donated milk bought online or obtained from friends can actually make babies sick, say U.S. pediatricians.