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Diet high in fruit and vegetables may protect against pre-eclampsia
Pregnant women who eat a fibre-rich diet may be less at risk of pre-eclampsia, research suggests.Gut bacteria produce nutrients called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) when they break down dietary fibre found in fruit and vegetables.…
Open defecation may affect your child’s height — Experts
Diarrhoea disease, often due to poor sanitation, is another leading cause of stunting. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that diarrhoea illnesses can lead to malnutrition, thus impair weight as well as height gains in children…
Why badly fitted footwear is bad for children
CHILDREN’S shoes are among the most important articles of clothing parents need to pay attention to as they grow in size and shape. Foot health is incredibly important to their overall health and well-being, especially in the years when…
Hot abdominal compress after childbirth not necessary —Expert
A typical scenario, after a pregnant woman has been delivered of a baby in Africa, is to have older women press her tummy with very hot water as it is generally believed that this would help to return the tummy back to its normal size…
Marijuana could affect fertility in women, reduce sperm count
MARIJUANA could be linked to fertility issues in women and men, researchers warn in a report by the Daily Mail on Thursday.The drug, now legal in most US states and all of Canada, has been tipped as a therapeutic for all kinds of…
Impact of bone marrow transplantation on patients with sickle cell disorder
INTRODUCTIONThe last few decades have seen the evolution of sickle cell disorder (SCD) from a lethal condition, to a chronic disorder that is increasingly compatible with good quality lives and longer life expectancies. In high-income…
Is Coconut oil a safe, effective treatment for diaper rash?
BABY cosmetic products are gaining a lot of popularity these days. They are marketed as best in quality which makes the consumers purchase them in prices much higher than the normal range of products.Manufacturers claim that their skin…
Why it is normal for some children below 5 years to stammer
IT is commonly believed that stuttering does not seriously affect young children. But children who stutter are very sensitive to how others react when they speak. Many children who stutter are bullied; many are withdrawn from social…
Having heart condition can be barrier to having children
Do you know that pregnancy isn’t recommended for all women? Do you know that women born with some heart conditions or heart damage, if they get pregnant, may do so at their peril?No doubt, it is easy to forget how risky pregnancy and…
Pregnant women who snack on nuts are more likely to have a smart child
Pregnant women who munch on walnuts, almonds or pine nuts are more likely to have a brainy child, a study suggests.Spanish scientists found children whose mothers ate three 30g servings of nuts a week in the first trimester scored…