Baby
The brains of full-term infants with congenital heart disease appear more similar to those of premature newborns than to the brains...
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding babies offers them long-term heart-health benefits
Breastfed babies are less likely to have certain cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adulthood than their bottle-fed... -
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Researchers identify marker of heart disease in low-birth weight babies
Some low birth weight infants have large particles rich in apolipoprotein C-1, a blood protein that could put them at risk for heart... -
Pregnancy
Preeclampsia in pregnancy increases risk of future cardiovascular disease and death
In a study of mothers with a history of preeclampsia, a hypertension complication in pregnancy affecting five percent of all women,... -
Fetal development
New research helps find cause of congenital heart disease
Doctor's at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh are redefining early detection -
Baby
Gene predisposes infants to neurologic injury after heart surgery
Children with heart conditions who require surgery as infants may be more vulnerable to neurologic problems if they have a... -
Baby
Study: Why some infants may develop permanent heart damage
A recent study is the first to show that for some infants born to women who produce antibodies commonly found in lupus, maternal... -
Postpartum health and fitness
Parents of large families may be at higher heart risk
Parenting large families may increase heart disease risk, according to data from two large British studies published in...