MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Breast milk from the bottle may not have as many benefits for a baby’s weight as feeding straight from the breast, a new study suggests. The researchers found what many others have: Overall, breastfed babies tended to have a healthier weight than thoseContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If Mom partakes of pot, her kids may be more likely to try it themselves at an earlier age. That’s the contention of a new study, though it doesn’t prove that one causes the other. Still, “early initiation is one of the strongestContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Following years of decline, fatal car accidents involving teen drivers have accelerated in the United States, a leading group of U.S. pediatricians warns. New research also reveals that teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a serious or deadly crash thanContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Skipping breakfast should not be an option for kids, no matter how tired they are, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Regular meals help growing bodies and developing brains. The ideal breakfast should be a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables, proteins, grains and dairy. TheContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Sept. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For many children with asthma, coughing is an early warning sign of a flare-up, an expert says. Understanding asthma and knowing what to expect can help parents prevent or lessen the severity of asthma attacks, said Dr. Ronald Ferdman, a pediatric allergist-immunologist atContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — By fourth grade, girls in the United States read and write better than boys, a new study reveals. Australian researchers found this gender achievement gap appears in standardized tests and worsens over time. “The common thinking is that boys and girls in gradeContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — It’s every parent’s nightmare — diaper rash that causes itchy bumps, scaly skin and lots of discomfort for your baby. The Nemours Foundation says you can help prevent diaper rash by keeping the infant’s skin dry and clean. If your child develops diaper rash, Nemours suggests: KeepContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Schools are chock-full of loud and potentially destructive sounds, including crowded hallways, buses, band practices and sporting events. Over time, repeated exposure to these noisy environments can harm your child’s hearing, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders says. To help protect your child’s hearing,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it difficult for a person — most often a child — to pay attention and stay focused. A child with ADHD can be a more impulsive, which can lead to issues with learning and maintaining friendships. If your child is diagnosed withContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Despite decades of warnings about the hazards of baby walkers, thousands of toddlers still end up in hospital emergency rooms with walker-related injuries, new research shows. The study reported that more than 230,000 children younger than 15 months old were treated in emergencyContinue Reading