Birthrates in the U.S. hit historic low, CDC data show
The number of babies born in the United States fell by 2 percent in 2023, returning the nation to a downward trend in birthrates seen before the pandemic. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sabrina Malhi Source Type: news
Autism and gender dysphoria are caused by hormones babies are exposed to in the womb, experts claim
Experts believe autism and gender-divergence could be linked - with people who do not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth up to six times more likely to be autistic. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Washington police issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl
Officials are sounding alarms after three babies overdosed — one fatally — on fentanyl left unsecured inside three Washington state homes in less than one week (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Momcozy's Award-Winning Nursing Bras Takes the Spotlight in 2024
New York, NY, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momcozy, a brand loved by moms globally, is the gold standard of apparel for maternity and breastfeeding. The mom and baby brand empowers women and has a strong presence in over 40 countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK. Momcozy is a…#ny #momcozy #pbcawards2024 #bestnursingbra #bizziebabyawards2024 #positivebirthcompany #pbc #pregnant (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Netflix ’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ hysteria, explained
Currently the No. 1 English-language Netflix show in the world, Baby Reindeer is a new limited series based on the true story of how Scottish actor Richard Gadd survived abuse and shed his stalker. But it’s not like other true-crime dramas—Gadd wrote, produced, and starred in the show himself, and…#netflix #babyreindeer #richardgadd #google #seanfoley #morningbrew (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Owlet, Wheel partner to launch telehealth platform for caregivers of infants
Wheel ' s BabySat virtual telehealth services platform will enable caregivers to obtain a prescription for the baby tech company ' s pulse oximetry sock. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 25, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Penelope Green Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth Deaths (Obituaries) Parenting Babies and Infants Kennell, John H (1922-2013) Seattle Simkin, Peggy Source Type: news
Births dropped in 2023, ending pandemic baby boom
Data:CDC; Chart: Axios Visuals The total number of U.S. births dropped in 2023, bringing an end to a mini-baby boom that began in the pandemic. Why it matters: The drop in births helped plunge the U.S. fertility rate to its lowest point in nearly a century. The big picture: Nearly 3.6 million…#cdc #chart #birth (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds
Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollutionNoise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found.Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 25, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Sofia Quaglia Tags: Birds Pollution Animals World news Environment Wildlife Science Source Type: news
Occurrence of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Heightened in Active-Duty Servicewomen
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- Active-duty servicewomen in the United States appear to have an increased occurrence of low-birth-weight babies compared with nonservice women, according to a review published online April 22 in BMJ Military... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 25, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
A Test Told Me I ’m Basically Made of Plastic. You Probably Are Too
I might like to think of my body as a thing of bone and blood and tissue and water, but as I recently learned, it’s also a thing of plastic—home to an alarming amount of plastic toxins known as bisphenols. Used to manufacture mostly hard, durable plastics—such as water bottles and takeout containers—bisphenols are often found in the company of phthalates, which are used to make more flexible plastics such as raincoat linings, vinyl boots, and packing tape. Both types of chemicals are known to be hormone disruptors, leading to numerous health problems, including early puberty, obesity, heart disease,...
Source: TIME: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized Environment Source Type: news
Mom returns home with crying baby, finds unexpected note from neighbor
Support found in unlikely places makes it all the sweeter. A TikTok video posted by Clara (@claras_home) has gone viral for revealing a sweet offer of support from her neighbor. After seeing her leave the house with her crying baby, her neighbor left her a note offering to watch the child anytime…#tiktok #pov #honey (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Baby Reindeer’ Phenomenon: How Netflix’s True Crime Disease Poisons Show’s Empathetic Backbone
“Baby Reindeer” has become the surprise Netflix hit of the season. Scottish comedian Richard Gadd’s adaptation of his own one-man show has taken over social media less than two weeks after its release. The dark comedy-thriller is inspired by his own life, specifically the instance where Gadd was…#babyreindeer #netflix #richardgadd #donnydunn #jessicagunning #donny #prebabyreindeer #pennbadgley #tomgoodmanhill #instagramstories (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Jessica Gunning Tells Fans To Stop Trying To Identify Show’s Characters After False Allegations Plague Social Media
Baby Reindeer has become an unexpected breakout hit for Netflix, but the attention has come with unwanted consequences, according to creatives behind the series. Jessica Gunning, who stars as Martha in the drama, has called on fans to stop trying to indentify the characters after social media has…#babyreindeer #netflix #jessicagunning #richardgadd #donny #clerkenwellfilms #bbcscotlands #edit #seanfoley #xgunning (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
State of the RT profession more palpable than ever
As the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) prepares to announce changes to its professional pathways and practice standards at its June meeting in Orlando, FL, ASRT Board President Brandon Smith said the state of the field is "more palpable than ever." An ASRT video published in March began setting the stage for what is to come from the collective professional trust of 18 radiologic science organizations. Together, they form the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. With industry guidance on professional-entry pathways coming soon, the Consensus Committee's findings...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Jobs Market Analysis Associations Careers Radiologic Technologist Source Type: news
