16 March 2018

Babies who look like their father at birth are healthier one year later

Infants who resemble their father at birth are more likely to spend time together with their father and, in turn,...

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14 March 2018

Children with marginally low birth weight needs treatment

Children with a birth weight under 2.5 kilos stand at risk of becoming underweight and can experience cognitive difficulties as...

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12 March 2018

No link between hormonal birth control and depression

Women face several options when it comes to birth control, so potential side effects often factor into their decision. Depression...

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9 March 2018

Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood allergies

In one of the largest ever research reports of how a pregnant woman's diet affects her baby's allergy and eczema...

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7 March 2018

Mothers who co-sleep beyond six months may feel more depressed and judged by others

Recent trends and popular advice telling mums not to sleep with their babies may make mothers who do choose to...

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6 March 2018

Breastfeeding may have long-term heart health benefits for some mothers

Women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy and who breastfed their babies for at least six months following birth had...

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2 March 2018

NMC welcomes new Council Chair

Philip Graf has been appointed Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). He will take up the role on 1...

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23 February 2018

NMC welcomes two new members to its Midwifery Panel

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has appointed Leigh Kendall FRSA and Lord Willis of Knaresborough to its Midwifery Panel....

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