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Answer this one: Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? Learn the answer to this and other prevention questions by taking this multiple choice quiz.
Here’s a tough one: When is an unborn baby most at risk of developing abnormalities?
Could Mom’s Thyroid Levels Influence ADHD in Kids? WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Low levels of thyroid hormone during pregnancy may contribute to the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the child, new research suggests. The study found that children born to mothers with low thyroid hormone levels during the first trimester […]
Losing a Sibling a Common Tragedy in Poorer Nations, Study Finds TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The loss of a sibling is all too common among young women in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new study. The researchers found that roughly one-third of young women in those countries have experienced the […]
Heart Conditions Could Raise Risk of Torn Aorta During Pregnancy THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy can increase the risk of a rare, dangerous heart condition called aortic dissection, researchers report. This is especially true for women with underlying heart conditions that can go undetected. Aortic dissections — which affect 3 in 100,000 […]
Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Depression Before and After Birth FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women who suffer severe morning sickness may have higher risk of depression during and after pregnancy, according to a new British study. It enrolled 214 women in London during the first trimester of pregnancy. Half had severe morning […]