Viewing smoking scenes in movies is a significant risk factor for smoking among older teens and young adults, one new study concludes, while another reports that even as public smoking has largely been banned, poor kids are still facing significant exposure to secondhand smoke at home. Both studies are in this month’s issue of Pediatrics.… Continue reading
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Be a healthy, fit kid
There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
Some doctors may not taking under attention children fever
Some doctors may not be taking into account the seriousness of an infection if a child has a fever, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week. The study found that possibly 30% of potentially life-threatening illnesses in children with fever were not being diagnosed. Professor Jonathan Craig, University of… Continue reading
Children with auditory implants may have similar education with the others
Deaf children who receive cochlear implants appear more likely to fail early grades in school, but they ultimately achieve educational and employment levels similar to their normal-hearing peers, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “For profoundly deaf children, cochlear implantation with… Continue reading
Which are the organic foods for children health
You’ve probably noticed the increased quantity and variety of organic foods available in regular grocery stores. Once the specialty of health food stores, organic foods are spreading to shelves throughout the big food stores. So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if… Continue reading
“Mom, tell me a story, please!”
It may already have happened: When books, toys, songs, snacks, video games, and DVDs have lost their charm, your child pipes up with “I’m bored! Tell me a story, please.” Your mind blanks and your child looks at you with anticipation. What should you do? You may not realize it, but you have a wealth… Continue reading
Allergies and asthma – are they connected?
People who have certain kinds of allergies are more likely to have asthma. Do you have allergies that affect your nose and eyes, causing stuff like a runny nose or red, itchy eyes? If so, you’re more likely to have asthma, too. Whatever causes the allergic reaction, such as pollen or dust, can also trigger… Continue reading
Menangitis and vaccine for it – save more children
You’ve probably heard about tragic meningitis cases on the news at one point or another, but it may have seemed like a rare disease that couldn’t affect your kids. True, bacterial meningitis isn’t very common. But the illness is usually serious and can be life-threatening if it’s not treated right away. That’s why a national… Continue reading