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Three-fourths of premature baby deaths worldwide could be averted
World NowThree out of every four babies who die after being born too early could be saved if more countries used inexpensive, proven techniques such as holding the baby skin-to-skin against the mother, according to a new report from the World Health Organization... -
Q&A: What may have caused an Argentine baby to be mistakenly declared dead?
World NowThe stunning case of an baby who was declared dead, only to be found whimpering in the morgue nearly 12 hours later, has riveted Argentina. The family said it plans to sue the Hospital Perrando where the little girl named Luz Milagros was born and later... -
Miscarriage risks in focus after Michelle Duggar pregnancy loss
Sad news for Michelle Duggar and family: The "19 Kids and Counting" mom learned that she suffered a miscarriage in her second trimester.
The miscarriage reportedly was detected during during what was supposed to be a routine doctor's appointment for...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Mayo Clinic, Miscarriage, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Health
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FDA warns against using asthma drug terbutaline to delay premature births
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued its strongest warning against the use of a drug prescribed off-label to prevent preterm labor, saying it appears to be ineffective at delaying premature births and poses serious health risks for pregnant...Tags: Heart Attack, Hospitals and Clinics, Lungs and Airways, Asthma, High Blood Pressure
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'Boardwalk Empire' recap: Meet Nucky Thompson
Show TrackerLate in the pilot of "Boardwalk Empire," Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) peers into a fortune teller's shop, watching her read someone's palm. The camera frames him through the glass front door, the writing on the door standing out in front...... -
Briefs: New Scientist magazine
Premium Health News ServiceKANGAROOS KNOW BEST As many as 450,000 lives could be saved each year by taking a cue from marsupials. If parents of premature babies in poor countries were to continuously carry infants against the skin in "kangaroo pouches" and increase breastfeeding...Tags: HIV, Breastfeeding, Obesity, Science, Science and Technology
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Patients, prep work crucial in move of Children's Hospital
Moments before sunrise June 9, the first of more than 160 of the city's sickest, tiniest patients will be wheeled to the ambulance loading bay atChildren's Memorial Hospitalin the Lincoln Park neighborhood. There, they will find dozens of doctors, nurses...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Irving Park, Medical Specialization, Genes and Chromosomes, Nursing
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
May 21, 2012
Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...Tags: Physical Therapists, Advil (drug), Manufacturing and Engineering, Diabetes, Common Cold
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There's no local tie to recalled lettuce
Staff WriterWhile a company with local ties has had to recall lettuce products because they may be contaminated, the local processing facility did not have a hand in processing it. The state Department of Public Health warned late last week that certain bagged...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Lettuce, Headaches, Salads, Symptoms
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High calories during pregnancy may be leading many to health dangers
newsalerts@ky3.comRestricting calories during pregnancy apparently benefits both mother and baby, that's according to a study from researchers at the University of London. Experts say more than 40% of women gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy,...Tags: Diabetes, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Pet fair and human and canine blood drive at Macungie Memorial Park
As part of this year's "Heroes Helping Heroes" event, a joint Human/Canine blood drive will be held at Macungie Memorial Park, Route 100, Macungie, noon to 4:45 p.m. May 6. The blood drive is sponsored by Valley Central Emergency Veterinary Hospital...Tags: Photography and Video, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Human Interest, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Human Body
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Going home in time for Mother's Day
"Just breathe," John Joray prayed. Seconds after his son Jaiden was born, John rushed over to the table where doctors snaked tiny tubes into his son's throat. The moments were fast and frightening, until Jaiden's frail chest began to lift. Jaiden...
Tags: Mother's Day, Hospitals and Clinics, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Steroids, Health
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