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Moms-to-be, take care of your health. Your immune system may influence baby’s brain

March 8, 2018 Loknath DasBaby's, Brain, Care, Health, immune, influence, May, moms-to-be, of, System, Take, Your

The state of a woman’s immune system during pregnancy may shape the connectivity of her child’s brain, suggests a study, emphasising the influence of maternal health on a child’s susceptibility to psychiatric disorders later in life. The findings showed that short and long-term brain functioning can be influenced by immune system activity during the third trimester of gestation. Infections, stress, illness, or allergies are commonly known to trigger immune responses. When the body’s immune system detects one of these factors, two proteins namely IL-6 and CRP are released as part…

Actively Involved Fathers in Parenting Can Help Boost Baby’s Mental Skills

May 11, 2017 Loknath DasActively, Baby's, boost, Can, Fathers, Help, In, Involved, mental, Parenting, Skills

It is generally believed that mothers are of prime importance for the child’s healthy development but a recent study highlights the role of fathers as well. Mothers and fathers, both, have a very distinct way of parenting and it plays a vital role in the development of a child. In a general household, mothers are usually involved in disciplining or teaching the child and uses oral interaction whereas fathers are involved in playing games with the child, giving them tasks and structuring their conversations around these lines. Basically why this…

Brain Scans Can Predict a Baby’s Future Risk of Anxiety and Depression

February 2, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Anxiety, Baby's, Brain, Can, Depression, Future, of, Predict, Risk, Scans

Not too long ago mental diseases were not really spoken about openly. If anyone was undergoing any treatment, it was all hushed about and done behind closed doors. Now, with more and more people and celebrities voicing their opinions and sharing their experiences on social platforms, those affected are learning to open up rather than ignoring the issue at hand and suffering alone. The kind of lifestyles we lead today, stress is almost inevitable. And stress is what gives rise to many other health issues, as we start ignoring our…

New Advice: Peanuts in Baby’s Diet Can Prevent Scary Allergy

January 7, 2017 Srijitaadvice, Allergy, Baby's, Can, Diet:, In, New, Peanuts, Prevent, Scary

New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods, starting young lowers their chances of becoming allergic. The National Institutes of Health issued new guidelines Thursday saying most babies should regularly eat those foods starting around 6 months of age, some as early as 4 months. It’s a major shift in dietary advice for a country fearful of one of the most dangerous food allergies. “We’re on the cusp of hopefully being able to prevent a large number of cases of peanut allergy,” said Dr. Matthew Greenhawt of the…

Poor Maternal Nutrition Can Cause Early Ageing of Baby’s Heart

November 9, 2016 Srijitaageing:, Baby's, Can, cause, Early, Heart, Maternal, nutrition, of, Poor

Children born to mothers who were undernourished during pregnancy are more likely to suffer early ageing of the heart, a research has showed. The animal study found that moderately reducing a mother’s food intake can make it more likely that the baby’s organs will show increased disease susceptibility and early ageing. These changes in the heart could contribute to decreased quality of life, decreased exercise capability, and increased vulnerability to other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension — major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the study said. Understanding…

Baby’s Gut Microbiome Influences Risk of Allergy, Asthma

September 16, 2016 SrijitaAllergy, asthma, Baby's, Gut, Influences, Microbiome, of, Risk

The microbes living in a baby’s gut within its first month of birth may directly impact the developing immune system as well as lead to a higher risk of allergies and asthma later in the childhood, finds a study. Gut microbes play a key role in processing dietary components such as fats, giving them a powerful influence over whether anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory molecules end up in the gut, the researchers said. The findings showed that one-month-old infants without anti-inflammatory lipids possessed abnormally high levels of resident fungal species. These infants…