Research finds reduced height, weight, head size in kids whose mothers drank heavily while expecting WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) — Children who had significant prenatal exposure to alcohol may have delayed weight gain during infancy and alcohol-related growth restriction from early infancy until 9 years of age, researchers report. Weight, height and head circumference...

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Study found effect on proteins involved with bone growth in pre-menopausal women WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) — Engaging in more than two hours of physical activity per week appears to help pre-menopausal women maintain healthy bones, new research suggests. The finding is based on the impact that even small amounts of exercise seem to...

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Exercise is healthy, even for infants (HealthDay News) — No one is too young to exercise. Even for infants, it’s a key way to become stronger and healthier. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice about how parents can help their young ones get moving: Take time each day to play active games,...

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Research finds reduced height, weight, head size in kids whose mothers drank heavily while expecting WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) — Children who had significant prenatal exposure to alcohol may have delayed weight gain during infancy and alcohol-related growth restriction from early infancy until 9 years of age, researchers report. Weight, height and head circumference...

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