Eczema :: Infants exposed to cats may get eczema
Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth face an increased risk of developing eczema, an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy, says a study.
Birth
Immune Disorders :: Wiskott Aldrich syndrome Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of Wiskott Aldrich syndrome – WAS usually appear soon after birth or within the first year of life:
Dacryocystitis :: Excessive lachrymation from left eye – Euphrasia
Baby aged 2 months was brought to me on 28.5.66 for excessive lachrymation from the left eye. At no time the left eye was dry. This trouble dated from birth. The left eye looked smaller than the right eye. This made the parents more anxious. The child was treated by allopathic drugs prescribed by several allopathic physicians but did not give him any relief.
Depression :: SSRI anti-depressants may cause stillbirth
Women who take a type of antidepressant medication during pregnancy face the risk of a stillborn baby, warns a study.
Health :: Women now live longer than men globally – BMJ
A new global study has found that social change all across the world has had a positive impact on the health of the women, and that even in poorer countries they now have a longer life expectancy than men.
Smoking :: Focus on the benefits of quitting smoking
Smoking cessation tips:
Pregnancy :: Underweight black women risk preterm delivery
Being underweight – as evidence by a low body mass index (BMI) – before pregnancy raises the risk of preterm birth in black and Hispanic women to a greater extent than in white women, new research shows. Being underweight also increases the risk of vaginal inflammation in black women.
Hair Loss :: Propecia May Help Restore Hair Loss in Women
When used with oral contraceptives, the male hair-loss medication finasteride (brand named Propecia) may also help improve hair loss in women, Italian researchers report.
Pregnancy :: Neoprene Suit Could Save Women’s Lives
A neoprene suit, similar to the bottom half of a diving wetsuit, can help save the lives of women suffering obstetrical bleeding during childbirth, a leading cause of death among women giving birth in developing nations.
Pregnancy :: Calcium deficit common during pregnancy, lactation
Women who have habitually low levels of calcium in their diet undergo significant changes in bone calcium turnover during pregnancy and lactation, according to the results of a new study.