Birth defects are common, costly, and critical. In the United States, a baby is born with a birth defect every 4 ½ minutes leading to 120,000 babies affected each year. Birth defects are the most common cause of death in the first year of life and the second most common cause of death in children […]
Can the obesity epidemic be reversed in utero?
It’s no secret childhood obesity in this country is a growing problem. In the United States, about 12.7 million children and adolescents are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 9 percent of babies and children up to age 5 are obese, compared to 17.5 percent of kids aged 6 to […]
FDA, EPA Release New Guidelines for Pregnant or Nursing Moms’ Fish Consumption
Fish and shellfish are an important and healthy part of any pregnancy diet. They contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, are high in protein and low in saturated fat, all of which are crucial to a developing baby. However, in years past women have been warned to limit the types and quantity of fish they […]
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