babies

Obesity in mothers linked to fat in their children

In a study led by Dr. Neena Modi, professor of Neonatal Medicine at the Imperial College of London, the researchers have found a direct link between the overweight mothers and its effect in accumulation of fat in their new born.

The researchers found that the children of over weight mothers were obese even in the womb of their mothers. Dr.

Feeding babies on demand may help prevent obesity

Contrary to the age-old belief that babies should be fed after every few hours, a new study claims that paying attention to their demands for food can rather check obesity later in life.

By contrast, following grandmother’s golden rule of feeding babies only after every four hours can fuel the obesity epidemic in growing kids.

The study, carried out by researchers at the Queensland University Technology in Brisbane, Australia, found that babies are born with a sense of how much food they need and naturally stop eating when they are full.

Cellphone use may affect men's fertility--study

Men who use mobile phones could be risking their fertility, an intriguing new study by researchers at the Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., warns.

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The study, published in the journal 'Andrologia,' suggests that men who have been diagnosed with poor sperm quality and are planning to have children should limit their use of mobile phones.

While excessive use of cell phones appears to increase testosterone level in body, it can lead to lower sperm quality and reduced fertility.

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