baby health
A new discovery: Seizures – a possible reason of sudden deaths in kids
A recent study looked into sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, particularly during sleep. Researchers found that brief seizures, along with muscle convulsions, could be a possible cause.
Kate Yakimchuk infants research seizures health facts Psychology 11 January 2024
A new discovery: Baby brain development – the danger of ear infections
A new experiment shows that parents should take ear infections pretty much seriously to protect their children's language development. Ear infections can cause fluid to build up behind the eardrum and impair hearing.
Kate Yakimchuk ear infection brain research health Psychology 11 January 2024
A new study: Heavy metal foods – kids might be in danger
The issue of heavy metals in our food has become more urgent because of the high levels of metals in babies' food. Recently, metals were also found in kids' fruit puree pouches.
Kate Yakimchuk research heavy metals food danger nutrition Cooking 27 December 2023
Future Dads Shouldn't Drink: A New Study
Everyone knows that future moms shouldn't drink, but people often forget about the fact that future dads should be sober too. Researchers found that the negative effects of alcohol on sperm last much longer than previously thought, extending beyond a month.
Kate Yakimchuk research health alcohol baby planning Psychology 24 December 2023
Hold Your Babies More: A New Experiment
Premature babies need physical contact with their parents to become more socially developed, a new study claims. The research reveals that special skin-to-skin contact between parents and very premature babies improves the child's social skills during the crucial first hours of life.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development parenting communication Psychology 17 December 2023
Adversities Make Kids Age Faster: A New Study
Research suggests that children facing challenges early in life may age biologically at an accelerated rate. However, a recent study indicates that interventions promoting positive parenting may protect children from this effect, potentially slowing down the epigenetic aging process.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development parenting adversity Psychology 15 December 2023
Pre-Term Babies Have More Developmental Issues: A New Study
Scientists always try to do their best to improve babies' health, especially the pre-term ones. In a new study, researchers analyzed data from over 75 studies worldwide, covering more than eight million children.
Kate Yakimchuk research science child development health Psychology 15 December 2023
Exclusive Breastfeeding Is Required: A New Study
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life is crucial for both the mother's and the child's health. However, a new study suggests that the commonly used "24-hour recall" method significantly overestimates exclusive breastfeeding.
Kate Yakimchuk research breastfeeding health exclusive breastfeeding Psychology 14 December 2023