Why do we choose to get vaccinations?
Since vaccines protect not only those who take them, but also the people who otherwise could have been infected, there are many plausible motives for choosing to get vaccinated. Apart from the most obvious – wanting to protect oneself or one’s children from becoming ill…
Delayed clamping prevents anaemia
When clamping of the umbilical cord is delayed, iron deficiency up to six months of age can be prevented, according to a new study from Uppsala University, published in JAMA Pediatrics. The study was conducted in Nepal.Anaemia affects over 40 per cent of all children…
Babies exposed to stimulation get brain boost
Many new parents still think that babies should develop at their own pace, and that they shouldn’t be challenged to do things that they’re not yet ready for. Infants should learn to roll around under their own power, without any “helpful” nudges, and they shouldn’t…
Smoking While Pregnant May Compromise Children’s Kidney Function
The effects of smoking on kidney health were evident in 3-year-old children.