Health News Archives

Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
Study found it lowered risk of neurological problems later

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say

FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox
Injection to relax muscle spasms carries severe risks, agency says

Compounds Found to Protect Rabbits From Cerebral Palsy
Discovery called exciting, but human application remains elusive, expert says

Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks
Caesarean or induction should not be done before 39 weeks unless necessary, study says

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Risk is small, and women shouldn't shun the drugs entirely, experts say

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds

Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
Reseachers to gather 10,000 samples in study of this pregnancy complication

Epsom Salt Cut Cerebral Palsy Rate in Half Among Preemies
Researchers note most hospitals already stocked with simple, inexpensive solution