Why is Singing Nursery Rhymes Important for Newborns? Scientists Explain How Sing-Song Talk Helps in Babies' Language Foundation

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2024

Nursery rhymes aid language development in babies, promoting early learning and positive interaction. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of sing-song speech to newborns.

Mozart's Lullabies Soothe Newborns Undergoing Medical Procedures, Study Finds

Aug 29, 2023

A blinded clinical trial involving 100 infants show that a Mozart lullaby reduced pain in newborns during heel prick tests. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Witching Hour? Experts Explain Science Behind It, Offer Tips on Comforting Newborns

Mar 17, 2023

The witching hour is the inconsolable crying that starts two to three weeks after birth. Check out how to calm down newborns when they experience it.

First 5 Hours of Birth Reveals Babies' Ability to Differentiate Between Language Sounds

Jul 19, 2022

In new research, babies are found to have the ability to differentiate between language sounds, specifically vowels even just hours from birth. Read to know more.

100-Year-Old BCG Vaccine Protects Newborns, Infants Beyond TB Shielding Them Against Other Viral Infections

May 04, 2022

The century-old BCG vaccine has been proud to protect babies not just from TB but from other viral infections unrelated to tuberculosis. Learn more from here.

Antibiotic Overprescription: Early Antibacterial Treatment Could Decrease Newborns' Gut Microbiome, Increase Antimicrobial Resistance

Feb 19, 2022

Antibiotic drugs may cause significant changes in the gut microbiome of newborn babies, according to a new study.

Smartphone App Developed for Parents of Premature Babies to Make Caring for the Newborns Easier

Jan 21, 2022

New research recently found that a new mobile app boosts the confidence of parents while caring for their babies, and it continues to help them up to a whole month after leaving the hospital.

Group B Strep Bacteria Kills 150,000 Babies Each Year; WHO Now Calls for Urgent Development of Maternal Vaccine

Nov 04, 2021

The World Health Organization recently revealed the worldwide burden of a common bacteria that killed over 100,000 babies each year, prompting a call for the urgent development of a vaccine.

42 Mystery Chemicals Discovered in Pregnant Women and Infants May Have Come From Consumer Goods

Mar 26, 2021

A study recently found more than 100 synthetic chemicals in pregnant women and their babies including 42 others labeled as 'mysterious chemicals.'

New Study Reveals Babies Can Pick Up COVID-19 Immunity in Their Mother’s Womb During Pregnancy

Feb 01, 2021

Early data recently hinted that if a pregnant woman catches COVID-19, her newborn can pick up any immunity to the infection inside the womb.

Pregnant Women Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Babies

Jul 24, 2020

A small study suggests that women with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass on the disease to their babies, provided precautions are taken.

Alabama Lawmaker Tries to Repeal Law Named After Patient Who Died In His Care

Apr 02, 2015

Alabama State Sen. Larry Stutts repeals law that was named after his patient who died in his care.

eSight Glasses Give Blind Mother New Sight & The Ability to See Her Son for the First Time

Jan 26, 2015

Imagine bringing a child into the world but never meeting him, visually speaking. Unfortunately, that's the reality for many legally blind mothers―but eSight aim's to change that.

Napping Babies Have Better Memory and Learn Faster

Jan 16, 2015

A daytime nap or two is an essential part of every baby's daily routine. These naps allow newborns and toddlers the needed downtime to help them cope with crucial physical and mental developments that happen at this stage in a child's development. But researchers now believe that a daily nap will do much more than just help infants cope with the stresses of development. New research reveals that a daytime nap is vital in helping boost a baby's memory, as well.