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Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
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Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
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Nestle Falls 3%, Market Cap Down By Rs 8,100 Crore Over Cerelac Row
Shares of Nestle India on Thursday declined over 3 per cent amid reports that the global FMCG major sold infant milk products with more sugar content in less developed countries.
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Viral Video: This Kid Has Been Scoring Goals Since Birth
In this Instagram video, a father gives his infant son a football and a goalpost, and the boy develops into a skilled player.
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IIT Jodhpur, Western Michigan University Develop Early Warning System For Neonatal, Infant Mortality
The early warning indicators identified by the researchers include observable biological characteristics, demographic characteristics and socio-economic factors of households, mothers and newborns.
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Foetus Found Growing Inside 40-Day-Old Baby In A Rare Medical Condition
A rare medical case has come to light in Bihar's Motihari, where a foetus has developed inside the stomach of a 40-day-old infant
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Kerala Baby Kidnap Case: Bring Back Infant In 5 Days, Orders Child Panel
In a major development in the controversial "baby kidnap" case, the Child Welfare Committee here has issued an order directing the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare (KSCCW) to bring back the child to Kerala in the next five days.
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WHO Urges Vaccine Against Bacteria Killing 150,000 Babies Each Year
The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for the urgent development of a vaccine against a bacterial infection responsible for nearly 150,000 stillbirths and infant deaths each year.
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Breast Milk Is Infant's First Vaccine: Our Expert Elaborates On Breastfeeding Benefits For Mother And Baby
Breastfeeding is a blessing for both mother and the baby. It required for optimum nutrition of the baby for the first six months, and reduces the risk of cancer in mother. Dr Deepika Sood elaborates more on the benefits.
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Scientists Grow "Model" Human Embryos From Stem Cells
Scientists have developed a human embryo "blueprint" using human stem cells, in a breakthrough that could provide vital insight into the early stages of infant development, new research showed Thursday.
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MIT Scientists Develops 1st Laser Ultrasound, Not Requiring Body Contact
MIT scientists have developed a new ultrasound technique that does not require contact with the body to see inside a patient, an advance that may help remotely image and assess health of infants, burn victims, and accident survivors in hard-to-reach places.
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Japan Has Low Infant Mortality Rate, Few Underweight Children: UNICEF Report
Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children -- high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches.
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Newborn Dies On Stairs After Being Shunted Between Hospital Wings In UP
A four-day-old infant died after being shuttled between two wings of a government hospital in western Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly for over three hours on Wednesday. The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the presiding doctor of one hospital wing and initiated departmental action against the official in charge of the other.
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Indian-Origin Engineer's Breathing Device For Infants Wins UK Award
An Indian engineer whose low-cost neonatal breathing device has saved the lives of new-born babies across small towns of India, has won the 2019 Commonwealth Secretary-General''s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award in London.
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Father's Day 2019: Why Having A Father Figure Is Important For Children
Father's day 2019: Involvement of father is even related to health of infants, including better breastfeeding rate and better weight gain among preterm infants. Read here to know how important is having a father figure for children.
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Babies In Spain Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' After Parents Use Hair-Loss Drug: Report
Hypertrichosis, commonly referred to as "Werewolf Syndrome," is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth in unusual areas of the body.
-
Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
-
Nestle Falls 3%, Market Cap Down By Rs 8,100 Crore Over Cerelac Row
Shares of Nestle India on Thursday declined over 3 per cent amid reports that the global FMCG major sold infant milk products with more sugar content in less developed countries.
-
Viral Video: This Kid Has Been Scoring Goals Since Birth
In this Instagram video, a father gives his infant son a football and a goalpost, and the boy develops into a skilled player.
-
IIT Jodhpur, Western Michigan University Develop Early Warning System For Neonatal, Infant Mortality
The early warning indicators identified by the researchers include observable biological characteristics, demographic characteristics and socio-economic factors of households, mothers and newborns.
-
Foetus Found Growing Inside 40-Day-Old Baby In A Rare Medical Condition
A rare medical case has come to light in Bihar's Motihari, where a foetus has developed inside the stomach of a 40-day-old infant
-
Kerala Baby Kidnap Case: Bring Back Infant In 5 Days, Orders Child Panel
In a major development in the controversial "baby kidnap" case, the Child Welfare Committee here has issued an order directing the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare (KSCCW) to bring back the child to Kerala in the next five days.
-
WHO Urges Vaccine Against Bacteria Killing 150,000 Babies Each Year
The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for the urgent development of a vaccine against a bacterial infection responsible for nearly 150,000 stillbirths and infant deaths each year.
-
Breast Milk Is Infant's First Vaccine: Our Expert Elaborates On Breastfeeding Benefits For Mother And Baby
Breastfeeding is a blessing for both mother and the baby. It required for optimum nutrition of the baby for the first six months, and reduces the risk of cancer in mother. Dr Deepika Sood elaborates more on the benefits.
-
Scientists Grow "Model" Human Embryos From Stem Cells
Scientists have developed a human embryo "blueprint" using human stem cells, in a breakthrough that could provide vital insight into the early stages of infant development, new research showed Thursday.
-
MIT Scientists Develops 1st Laser Ultrasound, Not Requiring Body Contact
MIT scientists have developed a new ultrasound technique that does not require contact with the body to see inside a patient, an advance that may help remotely image and assess health of infants, burn victims, and accident survivors in hard-to-reach places.
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Japan Has Low Infant Mortality Rate, Few Underweight Children: UNICEF Report
Japan manages a rare feat for a developed country when it comes to feeding its children -- high scores for nutrition but very low obesity rates. One major key? School lunches.
-
Newborn Dies On Stairs After Being Shunted Between Hospital Wings In UP
A four-day-old infant died after being shuttled between two wings of a government hospital in western Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly for over three hours on Wednesday. The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the presiding doctor of one hospital wing and initiated departmental action against the official in charge of the other.
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Indian-Origin Engineer's Breathing Device For Infants Wins UK Award
An Indian engineer whose low-cost neonatal breathing device has saved the lives of new-born babies across small towns of India, has won the 2019 Commonwealth Secretary-General''s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award in London.
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Father's Day 2019: Why Having A Father Figure Is Important For Children
Father's day 2019: Involvement of father is even related to health of infants, including better breastfeeding rate and better weight gain among preterm infants. Read here to know how important is having a father figure for children.
