Bed wetting is a common problem among children. This problem occurs when the child can’t gain control over their bladder. This usually happens by the age of four, but in some cases the children lack this control and the result is bed wetting. Bed wetting causes anxiety for both children and mother, but it can [...]
A new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Research Institute for a Tobacco Free Society in the Republic of Ireland suggests that the children whose parents smoke at home are at a higher risk of middle air infections than children who live in smoke-free homes. The researchers found [...]
In accordance with new interesting fact and evidence, parental health behaviors before conception may play an important role in the health of offspring to a greater degree than previously understood. Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology at UMMS and principal investigator for the study says, that they explorer and [...]
Around 10 percents of the infants in United States, have vision problems with lazy eye to cancer of the eyes. This statement come out in media according of a new survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Early detection and treatment is critical for vision health. Accordind to the Association, most of the children are [...]
Maybe like any other new mom, you are asking yourself when is time to wean your baby from bottle feeding? It should ask your pediatric about that, becouse he or she don’t tell you otherwise. The doctors advice a new parents to stop feeding its baby with bottle about by age one year. The American [...]
All parents intermittently deal with children who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. These temporary sleep difficulties are normal. However, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to have more ongoing sleep-related difficulties. The number of families affected varies from study to study, but significant sleep problems can occur in 40%—80% of children with [...]
Hospitalizations of children younger than 12 years rose by 119% from 1999 to 2006, a report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revealed in the journal Pediatrics. Overall, including all age groups, the same period saw a 15% increase in hospitalizations for eating disorders. The typical profile for an at-risk individual (child) is [...]
Your son is 2 years old and still isn’t talking. He says a few words, but compared with his peers you think he’s way behind. You remember that his sister could put whole sentences together at the same age. Hoping he will catch up, you postpone seeking professional advice. Some kids are early walkers and [...]
Caring for pets offers a tremendous learning experience for kids, teaching them responsibility, gentleness, and respect for nature and other living beings. Like adults, kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with their pets. But animals and pets can transmit infections to humans, especially kids. So if you’re thinking about buying [...]
A thesis from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) is the first in Scandinavia to study the occurrence of low bone mineral density in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease. Half of the patients in the study showed signs of low bone mineral density. The results emphasise the importance of treating the underlying inflammatory bowel [...]
