Tag: #InfantHealth

Cama Hospital’s Milk Bank Collects 248 Litres from 726 Mothers, Feeds 1,461 Newborns

Mother’s milk can reduce infant mortality by up to 14%. Mumbai: Mother’s milk is considered life-saving nectar for newborns. However,...

Second Conjoined Twins Birth in 22 Days: Baby Girl Born with Two Heads, Two Hearts in Indore Hospital

The newborn has two heads, two hearts, and four arms, but shares one chest, one abdomen, and two legs. Madhya...

World Breastfeeding Week: WHO and UNICEF Call for Greater Investment in Breastfeeding Support Systems

Only 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, far below the World Health Assembly target of 60%...

Why Breastfeeding Matters in the First Six Months, UNICEF Explains

Breastfeeding right after birth helps babies stay warm, builds their immune system, strengthens the bond between mother and baby The...

RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Reduces Baby Hospitalisations by 72%

Vaccinating pregnant women against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has led to a dramatic reduction in newborn hospitalisations for serious...

One in Four Infants Lacks Key Gut Bacteria Linked to Allergies and Immune Health

Nearly one in four infants are missing vital gut bacteria essential for early immune system training, putting them at...

New Study Reveals: Newborns Feel Pain Differently Than Adults

A groundbreaking study by University College London (UCL) has revealed that newborn babies, especially those born prematurely, experience pain...

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal Account for Nearly 50% of India’s Low Birthweight Babies

Despite notable progress in reducing low birthweight (LBW) across India over the past 30 years, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and...

Researchers Develop First-of-Its-Kind Device to Profile Newborns’ Immunity with Just One Drop of Blood

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), in collaboration with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), has developed a...

Probiotics in Preterm Infants Linked to Reduced Mortality

A retrospective cohort study by Canadian researchers has found that probiotic supplementation in preterm infants is associated with a...

WHO Recommends Two Key Immunization Products to Protect Infants from RSV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first official position paper recommending immunization products to protect infants from...

Philip Sunshine, 94, Pioneering Neonatologist Who Transformed Premature Infant Care, Dies

Dr. Philip Sunshine, a Stanford University physician who helped establish neonatology as a medical specialty and revolutionized the treatment...
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