Health News

Gestational Diabetes and Your Heart Health
 Having gestational diabetes during pregnancy could mean you're at risk for other conditions in the future, according to a new study. 

How Breastfeeding Affects Diabetes Risk
 Women who breastfeed their babies for at least six months may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes later on, a new study found. 

Sleep-Related Infant Deaths Still a Concern
 Thousands of sleep-related infant deaths happen each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
Heart Screening May Save Infants' Lives
 Newborn testing for critical congenital heart disease may save lives, according to a new study. 
Vitamin D in Pregnancy
 There may not be enough evidence to support current recommendations on taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy, according to a new study. 
Obesity in Pregnancy Tied to Bigger Babies
 Being obese during pregnancy may raise the likelihood of your infant being apparently bigger, according to a new study. 
GBS: A Preventable Threat to Infants
 Many women around the world carry bacteria that could threaten their health and the health of their infants, according to a new study. 
A Healthy Reason to Love Your Dog
 Your dog may benefit your child's health, according to two new studies. 
Gestational Diabetes and Your Heart
 Pregnant women who experience gestational diabetes may have an increased risk of heart disease later on, a new study found. 
Serious Risks Tied to Infant Sleep Positioners
 Commonly advertised crib accessories can lead to suffocation, according to a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).