Budget cigarettes linked to higher infant mortality rates in EU countries
Scientists already know that high cigarette prices reduce smoking rates, and that levels of smoking affect infant mortality. However until now, there have been no studies to explore…
Confirmed: exercising during pregnancy is good for mother and baby
Spanish researchers have clarified doubts over the physical activity recommended during pregnancy. Their work highlights how exercise should be taken not only by healthy, previously active women, but…
The brains of newborns distinguish between caresses
The ability to distinguish between different kinds of caresses on the skin already exists at a very early age. This is evident from a study by the Sahlgrenska…
Children who sleep an hour less at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, says study
A study has found that children who slept on average one hour less a night had higher risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including higher levels of blood…
Study Finds Drinking Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives Associated with Shorter Height in Children
Choosing dairy milk may make a difference when it comes to your child’s growth, according to a new study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found…