Fewer than half of US infants always sleep on their backs, the position doctors recommend to avoid sleep-related injuries and deaths, a study suggests. Researchers examined survey data from a nationally representative sample of US mothers. More than three in four mothers said they usually placed their infants on their backs to sleep, the survey
Image Source: FreeImages Responding to Infant Choking: Choking is a serious concern for parents, especially when it comes to infants. The fragility and helplessness of babies make it crucial for caregivers to be aware of the signs of choking and take immediate action to clear their airways. In this comprehensive guide, we
Johnson and Johnson have been in the headlines for other reasons this week after being ordered to pay $417m (£323.4m) to a 63 year old California woman named Eva Echeverria, who claimed their talcum powder gave her ovarian cancer after allegedly using it for 50 years. The jury’s decision to award the woman such
There has been an increase in kidney disease in children globally. In the developed world up to 5% of patients with chronic kidney disease are children. But statistics are harder to come by in the developing world. The overall increase in the incidence of kidney failure in children mimics that of adults. This is largely