Pregnant diabetics rises sharply in numbers, health concerns for both mothers-to-be and babies
The number of women with diabetes giving birth more than doubled recently, a finding that raises health concerns for both mothers-to-be and babies.
The alarming statistics coincide with an epidemic of type 2 diabetes that has increased dramatically as Americans pack on the pounds.
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Canada Warns About Chemical Used in Baby Bottles - plans to limit the use of the controversial chemical bisphenol A
Canadian health officials announced plans Friday to limit the use of the controversial chemical bisphenol A, a move that could lead to a ban on baby bottles containing the chemical.
A draft report from Health Canada found the [...]
Baby Medical Care: Over 95,000 U.S. Infants are Victims of Abuse or Neglect
Effects of maltreatment can damage a child for a lifetime, researchers say
An estimated 91,000 babies in the United States were victims of maltreatment in 2006 during their first year of life, including 29,181 infants who suffered abuse or neglect during their first week [...]