A helmet contains 32 different light sourcesScientists are developing a portable brain scanner which they hope could aid treatment – and possibly save the lives – of premature and newborn babies. The MONSTIR scanner, developed by University College London, will avoid the need to move critically ill babies to conventional scanning facilities. This can [...]
If Epstein-Barr virus (or EBV) — the bug responsible for mononucleosis, among other ills — is reactivated during pregnancy, it may lead to early labor or even stillbirth, according to a new report. “EBV reactivation in the first part of pregnancy was associated with shorter duration of pregnancy and lighter babies,” Dr. Anne Eskild from [...]
GirlsJessica has climbed two places to the number one spot, overtaking Emily, last year’s top name. Ellie, last years second favourite name for baby girls, has fallen into sixth place. Olivia is the only new entry to the top five, up three to number four.Parents are more adventurous when choosing names for their little girls. [...]
Get ready for a minute with 61 seconds. Scientists are delaying the start of 2006 by the first “leap second” in seven years, a timing tweak meant to make up for changes in the Earth’s rotation. The adjustment will be carried out by sticking an extra second into atomic clocks worldwide at the stroke of [...]
Contraceptives contain hormonesTaking the oral contraceptive can cut women’s short-term risk of multiple sclerosis, a study suggests. The Harvard School of Public Health research showed the incidence of MS was 40% lower in those taking the Pill compared to those who were not. The findings are in line with previous animal studies which suggested [...]
A Guide to Contraception THE OPTIONS: ORAL CONTRACEPTION Oral contraception, commonly known as ‘the pill’ is an extremely popular choice in birth control. It has been a popular choice for women of all ages for the past 40 years. Is the pill right for you?
Just to remind you all there will be our weekly quiz night as usually in the bar this Tuesday at 9pm! It has been organised by strawberry I believe she already has questions drawn up (far more organised that me lol) and I will donate a small prize for the winner! Get yourselfs in there nice and early [...]
Campaigners are calling for parents to have more choiceMore expectant parents are being denied a choice of where they can have their baby, campaigners have warned. The National Childbirth Trust says at least 10 birth centres across the UK are now considering closing, or are definitely set to do so. Some “temporary” closures over [...]
Volunteer mothers donate the milkAmid high HIV infection rates in South Africa, women in Durban are volunteering to provide immune-boosting breast milk to abandoned children, the BBC’s Mahlatse Gallens reports. Eight-month-old Thalenthe was abandoned by his mother weeks after he was born. His ailing grandfather could not take care of him and brought him [...]
By Jane Elliott BBC News health reporter Parents feel children often more ill after starting nurseryMost parents will agree that nurseries are breeding grounds for coughs, colds, and tummy upsets. When a young child starts at nursery, they seem to suffer an endless cycle of minor ailments, that then seem to infect the whole [...]