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Breast Milk Tied to Baby's Metabolism

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 8th 2011

Breast milk lowers blood insulin levels more so than formulas. Credit: Getty Images If babies can't have breast milk, they need to ...Formula should follow certain metabolic profile, say researchers.

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Breast-Feeding Impacts a Child's Metabolism, Study Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 3rd 2011

Study finds another benefit to breast-feeding. Credit: Getty Images We know breast milk is the preferred method of feeding a newborn, ...Breast-fed babies showed lower blood insulin levels than formula-fed newborns.

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Low Vitamin D Levels May Not Be Behind Unexplained Bone Fractures in Infants

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 13th 2011

Watch video on the importance of vitamin D.

Vitamin D is essential for building strong bones and teeth in infants. Credit: Getty ...Suspicious eyes may be turning back to child abuse.

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Overweight Moms, Children Think They're Thinner Than They Really Are, Study Shows

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 24th 2011

Watch Videos of Four Families Striving To Meet Their Fitness Goals!

Nearly half of moms with fat kids thought their children were at a ...New study says nearly half of moms with fat kids think they're kids are at a healthy weight.

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10 Common Birthing Fears

by Sally Worsham, Posted Dec 27th 2010

Keep your eye on the prize. Credit: Corbis Giving birth is a monumental event in a woman's life –- a cause for joy, and, in many ...Freaking out about giving birth? We take on your biggest labor and delivery fears.

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