Babies
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Can moms pass COVID-19 immunity to their newborns?A new study shows that antibodies can cross the placenta and could be protective to the baby.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Why do we sleep? The answer may change right before we turn 3.The main function of sleep may change as our brains do.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Breastfeeding appears safe for mothers with COVID-19, if they take precautionsThe mothers wore surgical masks and washed their hands before having contact with their babies.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How COVID-19 might affect a pregnant woman's placentaMost of the 16 women in the study showed signs of abnormal blood flow in their placentas, but delivered healthy babies.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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We expel carbon dioxide as waste. Naked mole rats bathe their brains in it to prevent seizures.The unique animals thrive underground but cannot handle the lack of carbon dioxide above.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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3 babies in China may have been infected with coronavirus in the wombThree babies in China may have contracted the new coronavirus in the womb shortly before birth, two new studies suggest.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Newborn tests positive for COVID-19 in LondonA newborn in London has tested positive for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, causing COVID-19, just minutes after being born to a mother who was also infected with the virus.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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Coronavirus with a baby: What you need to know to prepare and respondFrom giving baby bottles and extra wash to stocking up on supplies, here are tip to keep your baby healthy and safe from COVID-19.
By Karleen Gribble Published
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Why Do We Hiccup?Is there a purpose to these repeated "hics"?
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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