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Health Myths Even Doctors Believe: This Week on AOL Health

jupiterimages Most of us trust our doctors with any information they provide, including children's medicine advice and how to keep an infant ... Read More »

Serotonin may play a role in SIDS

A recent study was attempting to determine a possible link between high levels of the brain chemical serotonin and aggression/anger. Instead, ... Read More »

Poor diet during pregnancy can cause long-term damage

It isn't surprising that pregnant women are supposed to eat healthfully. Good nutrition will help a baby develop properly. But did you know that poor ... Read More »

Vitamin D: 40% of US infants and toddlers aren't getting enough

Vitamin D is critical for bone health and also plays a role in immunity. But many US infants and toddlers aren't getting enough vitamin D. According ... Read More »

Premature babies benefit from cuddles

My nephew was born nearly nine weeks premature. It was a scary time for the whole family, but, in some ways, we were lucky. He had trouble breathing ... Read More »

Breast-feeding may boost IQ

According to a recent study, babies who were breastfed exclusively for at least the first three months of life scored higher on IQ tests at age six ... Read More »

Sydney moms stroll into fitness

Exercising with strollers is the new fitness craze in Sydney, Australia. It can be difficult for new moms to find time to exercise. Many don't want to ... Read More »

Switched at birth

The title of this post sounds like the title of made-for-TV movie. But it's fact. A baby boy was mistakenly sent home with the wrong family. The ... Read More »

Babies' soft skull caused by lack of vitamin D

Japanese researchers have determined that the softening of the skull bones in newborns to due to a vitamin D deficiency in the womb. Otherwise ... Read More »

Drugmakers pull cold medicines for infants off shelves

14 over-the-counter cold medicines made for infants are being recalled from shelves as of this week, according to the Consumer Healthcare Products ... Read More »