Articles in Family
There were more babies born in the United States in 2007 than were born in the busiest year of the World War II baby boom, leaving statisticians wondering if 2007 might be the beginning of …
A still-unnamed California mother made global headlines earlier this week when she gave birth to octuplets. Her 8 babies, 6 boys and 2 girls, were born during the 12th week of pregnancy and, although painfully …
When it comes to choosing a mate, women are looking for a man who reminds them of dear old dad while men prefer someone who resembles mommy dearest. People tend to choose someone who bears …
According to a survey of 2,064 adults selected at random, parents are turning more and more often to retail clinics for the medical attention their children need. And they say the main reason why they …
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released the alarming news that about 93% of the 1,474 possible kiddie menu choices available at 13 of the most popular fast-food chains nationwide contain …
Even though leading brands of many favorite laundry and household products tout claims of smelling like a pine forest, fresh ocean breezes, and springtime mornings doesn’t mean there’s any trace whatsoever, in the container, of …
In April, the CS Mott Children’s Hospital, a part of the University of Michigan, conducted a poll of adults to determine the issues that most concern them about the health and well-being of the nation’s …
It has become common knowledge that women who carry excessive weight have difficulties conceiving and are urged to lose weight before trying to become pregnant. Researchers in Scotland report that men who are overweight face …
Seeing one’s own baby smile affects the same parts of the brain that are activated by drug addictions, according to the findings of a study conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Other expressions …
The American Heart Association recommends that children over age 3 receive annual blood pressure measurements, noting that even babies can have high blood pressure. A new analysis of blood pressure studies shows that high blood …
