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A striking meta-study published in 2017 reported a 50% decline in the average male sperm count since the 1970s. A newly published follow-up investigation, including more data from more countries, is suggesting that decline in sperm counts may be accele… Continue reading Experts divided over new study claiming global sperm counts are plummeting
After decades of research a long-awaited vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may finally be here. Preliminary Phase 3 data has revealed maternal immunization with a new vaccine delivered extraordinary protection from severe disease in bab… Continue reading “Remarkable” results for new maternal RSV vaccine in Phase 3 trial
Checking the hearing of newborns can be challenging, in that the infants can’t tell you which sounds they do or don’t hear. A new system offers an inexpensive solution to that problem, by utilizing a smartphone, earbuds and a simple microphone.Continue… Continue reading Low-cost system uses a smartphone and earbuds to check infants’ hearing
An extraordinary new study has recorded the first evidence of babies in the womb reacting to flavors of foods eaten by their mothers. The stunning images show fetuses crumpling up their faces in disgust minutes after a mother consumes bitter kale or sm… Continue reading Incredible study images babies responding to taste of kale in the womb
It can be stressful and exhausting, trying to get a crying baby to settle down and go to sleep. New research now suggests that for the best chance at success, parents should pick the infant up and walk around with it for five minutes.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Study suggests that carrying crying babies is the best way to calm them
A new study published in the journal Gut Microbes is the first to investigate the relationship between air pollution and a baby’s developing gut microbiome. The research found exposure to air pollution in the first six months of life is associated with… Continue reading Air pollution linked to negative changes in a baby’s gut microbiome
Newborn babies can be tricky to figure out, especially for first-time parents. Despite the abundance of unsolicited advice proffered by anyone who ever had a baby before — and many …read more Continue reading Machine Learning Baby Monitor Prevents the Hunger Games
One of the best ways of tracking an infant’s neurological development is to observe their movements as they play. A new “smart” jumpsuit is designed to do so automatically, providing consistently accurate data via machine learning technology.Continue R… Continue reading Jumpsuit uses motion sensors to tracks infants’ neurological development
Presently, in order to check electrolyte levels in newborn babies, blood samples are drawn from the infants twice a day. Soon, however, a “smart” pacifier could be used to non-invasively collect that same data.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wel… Continue reading “Smart” pacifier could warn of dehydration in newborn babies
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of leading causes of infant death and until now researchers have not been able to identify any specific physiological factor that may make a baby more vulnerable. A team of researchers in Australia have now id… Continue reading Landmark study finds first biomarker to detect babies at risk of SIDS