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Ultimate guide to family first aid – from nosebleeds to burns and poisonings

Brits can be ready for a whole range of health scenarios with these tips on ways to handle health problems – from a minor issue to a major crisis. Nosebleed…  A nosebleed can be alarming but it’s only dangerous if a great deal of blood is lost. 1. Ask the person to sit down and… Read More: Ultimate guide to family first aid – from nosebleeds to… »

Study sees limited risk in taking ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy

Ondansetron (Zofran) is commonly and increasingly prescribed during pregnancy to relieve nausea. In 2014, an estimated 22 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. used the drug at some point during their pregnancy. Despite its prevalence, data on the safety of the drug and any effects on the developing fetus have been limited, with small-scale… Read More: Study sees limited risk in taking ondansetron during first trimester… »

Newborn babies' brain responses to being touched on the face measured for the first time

A newborn baby’s brain responds to being touched on the face, according to new research co-led by UCL. Babies use this sense of touch — facial somatosensation — to find and latch onto their mother’s nipple, and should have this ability from birth. Premature babies often have difficulty feeding, and underdevelopment of their facial sensitivity… Read More: Newborn babies' brain responses to being touched on the face… »