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Vitamin B12 And Folate: Why Indian Mothers Need More Than Just Iron For Healthy Children?
A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters and why you should be supplementing vitamin B12 with folate.
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Ban Advertising Of Ultra-Processed Foods From 6 Am-11 Pm: Economic Survey
Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world, the Economic Survey has pitched for a ban on their ads.
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What Happens When Leukemia Relapses: Highlighting The Role Of Bispecific Antibodies
Relapse in leukemia is challenging, but treatments like bispecific antibodies are changing the game.
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Japan Has Low Infant Mortality Rate, Few Underweight Children: UNICEF Report
Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children -- high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Infant's Obesity Risk
The new results suggest that smoking in pregnancy could lead to changes in the regulation of the genes that play an important role in fat cell development and, by extension, obesity.
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Beware! These Household Cleaning Products May Make Your Child Overweight
Commonly used household cleaners could be making children overweight by altering their gut microbiota. Associations with altered gut flora in babies 3-4 months old were strongest for frequent use of household disinfectants such as multisurface cleaners.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Health Hazards of Inadequate Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week 2017 will call on advocates and activists, decision-makers and celebrants to forge new and purposeful partnerships. You have to ensure that the young mother does not take the risk of ignoring the importance of breastfeeding the child.
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Babies Born By C-Section At Higher Obesity Risk: Study
Babies delivered by cesarean section may face a higher risk of becoming obese than infants born by vaginal birth, a large new study suggests.
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Fussy Babies At Higher Risk Of Obesity: Study
Babies that seem to get upset more easily and take longer to calm down may be at higher risk for obesity, according to a new study which suggests that parents should reward their infants with activities such as a trip to the playground instead of food.
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Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Linked To Infant Growth
Women who are obese even before pregnancy may give birth to babies larger in size, a study says.
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Vitamin B12 And Folate: Why Indian Mothers Need More Than Just Iron For Healthy Children?
A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters and why you should be supplementing vitamin B12 with folate.
-
Ban Advertising Of Ultra-Processed Foods From 6 Am-11 Pm: Economic Survey
Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world, the Economic Survey has pitched for a ban on their ads.
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What Happens When Leukemia Relapses: Highlighting The Role Of Bispecific Antibodies
Relapse in leukemia is challenging, but treatments like bispecific antibodies are changing the game.
-
Japan Has Low Infant Mortality Rate, Few Underweight Children: UNICEF Report
Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children -- high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches.
-
Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Infant's Obesity Risk
The new results suggest that smoking in pregnancy could lead to changes in the regulation of the genes that play an important role in fat cell development and, by extension, obesity.
-
Beware! These Household Cleaning Products May Make Your Child Overweight
Commonly used household cleaners could be making children overweight by altering their gut microbiota. Associations with altered gut flora in babies 3-4 months old were strongest for frequent use of household disinfectants such as multisurface cleaners.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Health Hazards of Inadequate Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week 2017 will call on advocates and activists, decision-makers and celebrants to forge new and purposeful partnerships. You have to ensure that the young mother does not take the risk of ignoring the importance of breastfeeding the child.
-
Babies Born By C-Section At Higher Obesity Risk: Study
Babies delivered by cesarean section may face a higher risk of becoming obese than infants born by vaginal birth, a large new study suggests.
-
Fussy Babies At Higher Risk Of Obesity: Study
Babies that seem to get upset more easily and take longer to calm down may be at higher risk for obesity, according to a new study which suggests that parents should reward their infants with activities such as a trip to the playground instead of food.
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Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Linked To Infant Growth
Women who are obese even before pregnancy may give birth to babies larger in size, a study says.
