Tag: Child Health

London: Besides genetic factors, mother’s weight can directly influence a child’s body mass index (BMI) in adolescence, finds a new study. The study found that adolescents whose mothers do not stay physically active are likely to become overweight. On the other hand, their low weight can also affect them. “Parents have a major impact on […]

New York: While women, for years, have been encouraged not to put off having children until their late thirties and forties, a new study now says that infants of older fathers are more likely to be less healthy at birth. The study explored that although the absolute risks remain low, there is a need of […]

New York: If your child is suffering from trauma or extreme psychosocial deprivation, then s/he is at risk of developing stomach issues later which could affect the brain and behaviour, finds a new study. The study found that children with past caregiving disruptions showed higher levels of symptoms, including stomach aches, constipation, vomiting and nausea. […]

New York: Parents, please take note. Researchers have revealed that less active infants may accumulate more fat, which in turn may put them at risk for obesity later in life. For the study, published in the journal Obesity, researchers tracked the physical activity levels of 506 infants using small ankle-worn accelerometers for four days per […]