Although benign, infantile colic is a stressful condition affecting both babies and parents. However, new research suggests that acupuncture may provide relief for colicky babies. A new study suggests that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for babies’ excessive crying. … Read More »
At the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference that concluded last week, the majority of panelists on a panel discussing digital health dismissed artificial intelligence in healthcare as overhyped. Deborah DiSanzo, general manager of IBM Watson Health, who presented her company’s … Read More »
Evidence shows that in most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia – the most common childhood cancer – the origins are prenatal. There is also a controversial suggestion that congenital infection could play a role. Now, a new study finds that … Read More »
Clinical breast examinations can save women’s lives, but, as doctors-in-training, new residents sometimes aren’t thorough or experienced enough to detect potentially cancerous abnormalities. Now, future physicians could learn to give high-quality breast exams with help from high-tech sensors developed by University of … Read More »
By Don Rauf HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women who generally believe that good things will happen may live longer. That’s the suggestion of a new study that seems to affirm the power of positive … Read More »
A new study reviewing medical data from 6,000 patients reports that individuals with atrial fibrillation who take anticoagulants are at higher risk of dementia than patients who take the blood-thinning drugs for other reasons. Researchers have linked warfarin to increased … Read More »
A growing body of research suggests that prenatal stress has a long-lasting impact on an infant’s development. A new study adds to the evidence, showing that prenatal stress can negatively affect the child well into adulthood, through a connection via … Read More »
Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of death for babies under the age of 1 year. In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their recommendations to help parents and caregivers protect infants against … Read More »
A blood test to predict the likelihood of pregnancy complications may be in sight, after researchers reveal the discovery of a blood protein in expectant mothers that they say is a reliable indicator of pregnancy complications and poor fetal growth. … Read More »
Older women are usually considered at greater risk of pregnancy complications than younger women. However, when it comes to stroke during pregnancy, a new study suggests it is younger women who are most at risk. Researchers find younger women are … Read More »