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Colleges Not Fully Prepared for Students With Food Allergies: Study0
FRIDAY, Nov. 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Most colleges don't have comprehensive programs to support students with food allergies, putting them at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions, according to a new study. "Our study found that ...
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Choose Good Friends0
(HealthDay News) -- Good friends are hard to find, and keeping them may be even more difficult. Here's advice for parents to pass to their children, courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Point out that friends should be ...
Live Fish at School May Reel in Future Scientists: Study0
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Bringing live fish to school helps teach kids about biology and improves their attitudes about science, new research suggests. The study included nearly 20,000 students in kindergarten through 12th ...
Health Tip: Keep Kids Healthy Around Classroom Pets0
(HealthDay News) -- Classroom pets provide great learning opportunities for children, but they also bring germs to the classroom. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: After children touch the animals, a cage or ...
Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Rising in Kids: FAQ0
By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Oct. 10, 2016 -- A rare but serious illness that causes paralysis in children appears to be on the rise this year, the CDC has warned. Acute flaccid myelitis, ...
Day Care Doesn't Encourage Weight Gain in Kids0
MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A child placed in day care is no more likely to gain too much weight than a child who stays home with a parent, a new study indicates. Earlier research had suggested there may be an increased risk of ...
Most Low-Income Dads Stay Involved With Their Kids: Study0
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Contradicting a widely held stereotype, most low-income fathers are at least somewhat involved with their children, a new study shows. The study challenges the view that many low-income fathers abandon ...
How 'Mindful Eating' Can Keep Kids Slim0
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Most childhood obesity-prevention programs stress calorie counting and exercise. But one pediatrician likes to emphasize an approach called "mindful eating" instead. "Mindful eating is a more ...
Target Fast-Food Combo Meals to Cut Sugary Drinks for Kids: Study0
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children and teens are more likely to have sugary drinks if they get fast-food combo meals that come with a beverage, a new study suggests. The findings suggest that uncoupling sugary drinks from combo ...
Bullying0
Bullying is one of the biggest challenges that teens are facing. Unfortunately, many teens are forced to deal with bullying while their parents and teachers are unaware on the specific nature and severity of the problem in their ...
Health Tip: When Your Child Rides With Someone Else0
(HealthDay News) -- Your child should always be safe in the car, even if you're not behind the wheel. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: Making sure your car seat fits properly in the other person's car. If it's not your car ...
Pre-K Program Helps Low-Income Kids Succeed in School0
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A pre-kindergarten program designed to help low-income minority children develop social and other skills appears to boost school performance, a new study shows. Researchers conducted a three-year ...
Health Tip: Using Meds for Kids0
(HealthDay News) -- Before you give your child any medication -- including one that's over-the-counter -- talk to the doctor, nurse or pharmacist who recommended it. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests you ask: Why the ...
Scare Up Some Halloween Safety0
SATURDAY, Oct. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- There's no trick to staying safe on Halloween, safety experts say. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers. It's best if children wear light-colored costumes and face paint or ...
Health Tip: Health Risks of Childhood Obesity0
(HealthDay News) -- Obesity among children can lead to numerous health problems now and for many years to come. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says obese children are at greater risk of developing: High blood pressure ...
Health Tip: Let Kids Make Breakfast0
(HealthDay News) -- Want kids to eat a healthy breakfast? Let them make their own, experts say. Here are first-meal suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Whole wheat toast with a melted cheese slice and 100 percent fruit ...
How Much Video Gaming Is Too Much for Kids?0
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Playing video games might improve a child's motor skills, reaction time and even academic performance, but new research shows that too much gaming can be linked to social and behavioral ...
Health Tip: Prepare Kids for School Emergencies0
(HealthDay News) -- A school emergency shouldn't happen often, but it's something for which you should prepare your child. Here are suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Create a family emergency plan and discuss it with your ...
Health Tip: Kids Should Learn Microwave Safety0
(HealthDay News) -- Kids can learn to prepare easy microwave meals and snacks, but they should know some simple safety rules first. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends: Enabling only children who are old enough to read, ...
Daily Baths Not a Must for Kids0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Here's welcome news for parents tired of forcing their kids to take a daily bath: Children may not need to bathe every day after all. That's the word from Dr. Robert Sidbury, an associate professor ...
Early Introduction of Eggs, Peanuts May Cut Kids' Allergy Risk: Study0
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Introducing babies to eggs or peanuts early on may help reduce their risk of food allergies, a new analysis finds. Researchers reviewed 146 previous studies that examined when babies were given foods ...
Obese Kids Have Different Germs in Their Gut0
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Obese children and teens have different types of bacteria living in their digestive tract than their normal-weight peers, a new study reports. The researchers said this finding might eventually lead ...
Close Bond Between Kids, Parents Has Long-Term Health Benefits0
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests. A well-off home also benefits their long-term health, but only if children also have a warm and ...
2 of 3 Parents Want Schools to Expand Health Education0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents want teachers to go beyond sex education and substance abuse issues in their health classes, a new poll finds. Middle and high schools should teach kids how to cope with issues such as ...
Codeine Not Safe for Kids, Pediatricians Warn0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Codeine is unsafe for children and should no longer be given to them, a new report from a leading pediatricians' group warns. Codeine has been used to treat kids' pain and coughs for decades "because ...
Not All Dogs Are Man's (or Kids') Best Friend0
SATURDAY, Sept. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Young kids don't necessarily know they shouldn't approach a scared dog, which could put them in danger of being bitten, a new British study shows. While young children often knew an angry dog was ...
For Kids Playing Pokemon Go, Catch These Safety Tips0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- It seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics ...
Overweight Kids Often Shunned, Bullied0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Preteens who are overweight are often bullied or excluded from social activities, increasing their likelihood of anxiety and emotional problems, researchers say. Efforts to prevent or ease emotional ...
'Baby-Led' Weaning Doesn't Raise Choking Risk: Study0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Babies who feed themselves solid foods early on may not be at increased risk of choking, a new clinical trial suggests. The study tested a popular trend known as "baby-led" weaning: Instead of ...
Kids With Bipolar Disorder More Likely to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol: Study0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- For some teens with bipolar disorder, the risk that they will abuse alcohol and drugs may increase as they get older, a new study suggests. The research included 105 young people with bipolar disorder ...
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Tourette Threat Surges for Babies When Mom Smokes in Pregnancy0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy are at increased risk for Tourette syndrome and other chronic tics, a new study suggests. Tics are repeated twitches, movements or sounds that ...
Childhood Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: CDC0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The number of U.S. children who die from cancer has fallen 20 percent since 1999, and leukemia is no longer the top killer, a new federal government report shows. The decline continues a trend that ...
guaifenesin, Robitussin, Fenesin, Mucosa, Mucus Relief, Mucinex0
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Health Tip: Preparing for Baby's First Teeth0
(HealthDay News) -- Baby's first teeth signal an exciting time for new parents, but they can be a source of pain and discomfort for your little one. Here are suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Baby should cut the first ...
Detecting Hearing Loss in Children0
home / healthy kids center / healthy kids a-z list / detecting hearing loss in children index / detecting hearing loss in children article Author: Jillyen E. Kibby, MA, CCC-A Jillyen E. Kibby, MA, ...
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome0
The only treatment for Loeys-Dietz syndrome to prolong life expectancy is surgical repair of the aortic aneurysm. Surgical repair of the aneurysms is generally successful. Since the aneurysms tend to rupture early, early and accurate diagnosis is ...
Infant Formulas0
The following are signs it's time for weaning a baby: The baby wants to breastfeed or drink formula often. The baby has doubled his birth weight. The baby seems interested in solid food you're eating. The baby mouths his hands and toys. The baby ...
Otoplasty0
Otoplasty procedure facts Otoplasty is performed to improve the appearance and function of the ear. Otoplasty is safe and effective. Otoplasty can improve one's self image. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the external ear is often ...
45 Potential Toxins Found in Household Dust0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Household dust contains a wide range of toxic chemicals, potentially exposing people to harmful compounds in their own homes, a new evidence review contends. Researchers identified 45 potentially ...
Bernard-Soulier Disease (Giant Platelet Syndrome)0
What is Bernard-Soulier syndrome? The Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (B-SS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by abnormal platelets and subsequent abnormal clotting. It is one of the giant platelet syndromes. This syndrome was originally ...
Febrile Seizures0
Seizure Symptoms A seizure is the uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms. The type of symptoms and seizures ...
Poland Syndrome0
Poland syndrome facts Poland syndrome is a congenital malformation affecting the chest muscle and hand on one side of the body. The cause of Poland syndrome is not yet certain. The main chest muscle (the pectoralis major) is absent. The fingers ...
Rate of Youth Soccer Injuries More Than Doubled in 25 Years0
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As the popularity of soccer has grown in the United States, so has the annual rate of soccer-related injuries in kids. Injuries more than doubled -- jumping 111 percent between 1990 and 2014 -- ...
Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery0
Calm in the Storm A personal story of a child's life with epilepsy There's Something WrongFri., Jan. 6, 2006 I have always wanted to be the mother of a large family. My husband and I were looking forward to ...
Child Health Improves When Caregivers Get One-on-One Help0
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The health of children in poor families improves when their caregivers receive one-on-one assistance with social needs such as lack of food and shelter, a new study finds. The research included 872 ...
For Teens With Leukemia, Pregnancy Tests Often Neglected0
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many teen girls with leukemia aren't checked for pregnancy before they receive chemotherapy drugs that can cause birth defects, a new study finds. Despite the risk of birth defects posed by these ...
Does Losing a Father in War Shorten a Child's Life?0
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Young children whose fathers are killed in war may die prematurely themselves, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at more than 4,000 French children born between 1914 and 1916 whose fathers were ...
What New Moms Need to Know About Pumping Breast Milk0
SUNDAY, Sept. 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Breast pumps can be a big help to new mothers, but women who use them need to keep safety in mind, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Unless breast pumps are designed for multiple users, ...
Play to Win When It Comes to Kids and Sports Pain0
SATURDAY, Sept. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Pain can be a problem for young athletes, so it's important for parents to know how to deal with it, a pain specialist says. "Now that kids are back in school and fall sports are well underway, there ...
Dosing Errors Common With Kids' Liquid Meds0
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Parents may give their child too much or too little medicine when dispensing liquid medication, especially if they use a dosing cup, a new study reports. Four out of five parents made at least one ...
New 'Superlice' Resist Most Over-the-Counter Remedies0
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- In the war against "superlice," parents appear to be up against a mighty foe -- and it's one they'd certainly rather never see in the first place. A new report warns that over-the-counter products have ...
TV Booze Ads a Lubricant for Teen Drinking: Study0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The more ads for a brand of alcohol that underage drinkers see, the more likely they are to consume that product, a new study finds. The findings add to evidence linking alcohol ads to underage ...
Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?0
By Julie Edgar Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD Sept. 6, 2016 -- Tea tree and lavender essential oils are popular ingredients in personal care and household products, including many aimed at children. But can ...
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections)0
What Are the Potential Complications of Strep Throat? The possible complications of strep throat include acute rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, otitis media (middle ear infection), Toxic shock syndrome (a rare but severe complication ...
Hydrocele0
Hydrocele facts While hydroceles may occur in either gender, they are much more common in males. A hydrocele is a collection of clear fluid in a thin walled sack present in the scrotum. Hydroceles may be either one sided or occupy both ...
Parents Can Play Key Role in Setting Healthy Habits for Kids0
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Encouraging your kids to eat right, exercise and limit screen time may not be enough to instill healthy habits. You also need to lead by example, researchers suggest. "Although any support parents can ...
Puberty0
"Secondary sex changes" are those physical changes associated with the progressive rise in sex hormones -- estrogen and progesterone in females and testosterone in males. Such secondary sex changes include breast tissue development, enlargement of ...
2 Kids an Hour Hurt in Strollers, Infant Carriers0
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although strollers and child carriers may look safe, two children are injured in these kid-movers every hour in the United States, a new study says. "While these products are used safely by families ...
Meds May Curb Risky Behaviors for Kids With ADHD0
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Despite concerns that the stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might raise the risk of drug abuse, new research suggests the medications are linked with less risky ...
Is Croup Contagious?0
Croup Prevention The infectious virus is most commonly transmitted by coughing or sneezing. Touching objects contaminated with infectious viral particles also allows transmission of the virus. Airborne viral particles can be infectious for ...
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