Childcare
Mother's Low Vitamin D Linked to Toddler's Risk of CavitiesWomen's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers, according to a new study done in Canada.Previous studies have shown that vitamin D ...
- Avoid Fish for Healthier Babies, Says Study
Potential mothers should avoid fish to prevent passing on certain harmful chemicals to their offsprings, an alarming study indicates.Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit children's health, but they could...
- Mindless eating: The way to get children to eat their greens?
Could "mindless eating" be the answer to the perennial problem of getting children to eat their greens?Most parents have experienced a tense stand-off with their offspring over a dinner plate, a floret of broccoli standing ...
- The latest hearing on the junk food ban in schools
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stressed the need to specify the junk food items that should be regulated in schools. Hearing a plea seeking a ban on junk food in and around schools, the ...
- Kids' Genetic Risk For Obesity Rises With Age, Study Finds
As children get older, genes appear to play an increasing role in whether some kids become heavier than their peers, a new study indicates.Researchers looked at 2,556 pairs of twins in England and Wales when ...
- Mother's Poor Diet May Alter Child's DNA: Study
A mother's diet before conception can permanently alter the DNA of the offspring that may affect his/her development, a significant study shows. "Our results represent the first demonstration in humans that a mother's nutritional well-being ...
- Father's drinking habits may affect son's genes
We know how alcohol consumption can adversely affect one's health but this new research states that a father's drinking habit may have an impact on his son's preferences way before he is born! A recent ...
- Obesity in Women May Cause Premature Birth
A new study suggests that expecting mothers who were obese prior to their pregnancy face an increased risk of delivering a premature baby. The study, all set to appear in the July issue of Paediatric ...
- International Women's Day 2019: Nutritional Requirements For Women From Birth To The Golden years
Women need to consume a healthy diet to achieve and maintain health goals. Good food translates into health, more energy to do things and a happy state of mind. From infancy to the elderly, each ...
- Jamie Oliver calls for crackdown on junk food being sold near schools
Chef says outlets being allowed to sell fast food close to schools is in conflict with the investment in food educationCampaigning chef Jamie Oliver has demanded a crackdown on the "crazy" policy of fast food ...
