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Category Archives: Children’s Health
Hypnosis benefits kids with IBS or chronic stomach pain
Reuters reports that according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, hypnosis may alleviate chronic pain in the stomach or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in youngsters.
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Active video games do NOT result in more exercise for kids
Color me very surprised by this, but the Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “A study finds that having active video games in the home may not translate into more exercise.”
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Exclusive breast-feeding best for baby: Experts
Breast-feeding exclusively is recommended for a baby’s first six months of life, followed by continued breast-feeding along with food until a baby is at least 12 months old, the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms in a new policy statement.
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Survey: Marijuana use up among teens
The Washington Post reports, “New data compiled by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and the insurance industry indicates that pot smoking is up among teens, and use is higher among high school kids than it has been in three decades.”
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Virtually all pregnant women with cancer may be treated without aborting their unborn child
The AP reports, “Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant.”
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Report on cholesterol screening in children still controversial
In the New York Times “Well” blog, Perri Klass, MD, writes about the “Summary Report of the Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents,” which addresses the question: “What do we know … Continue reading
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CDC study finds more food-borne illness outbreaks caused by raw milk
USA Today reports on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, which found that “unpasteurized milk, touted as the ultimate health food by some, is 150 times more likely to cause food-borne illness outbreaks than pasteurized milk and such … Continue reading
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FDA to review safety of inhalable caffeine
The US Food and Drug Administration will review information brought to the agency’s attention about an inhalable caffeine shot, which delivers 100 milligram shot of caffeine with each use. About the same as is in a cup of coffee. What’s … Continue reading
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Seven states move to create opt-out alternatives for child immunizations
USA Today reports, “Lawmakers in seven states are considering legislation that would make it easier for parents to opt out of mandatory immunization requirements for their children, sparking debate among public health experts and some parents.
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Lawmakers call on FDA to set standards for arsenic, lead levels in fruit juices
CQ reports that Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) “say they are alarmed by a respected consumer group’s findings of high arsenic and lead levels in fruit juices and worried that the Food and Drug Administration will … Continue reading
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Study finds high levels of arsenic in some baby formulas, cereal bars
ABC News reported, “And now, we wanted to go in depth tonight on that headline about surprisingly high levels of arsenic hiding in food, including brown rice, organic formula for toddlers.”
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Brain scans spot autism as early as 6 months of age
This amazing information finally and completely debunks the delusion that vaccines at 12-18 months of age cause autism.
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
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Prescription shampoo approved to treat head lice
Sklice Lotion, a prescription-strength shampoo to treat head lice, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people six months and older.
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About half of US children still have access to unhealthy vending machines at school
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that research published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine suggests that approximately “half of kids surveyed from public and private school had ready access to vending machines, snack bars, school … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding improves children’s lung function
HealthDay reported, “Breast-feeding is associated with improved lung function in school-age children, particularly those with asthmatic mothers,” according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Sports Legacy Institute calls for limiting head blows
The CNN “The Chart” blog reported that due to “concern … that sub-concussive damage – the menacing smaller blows that add up during practices and games –” could harm adolescent brains, “the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) Friday called for the … Continue reading
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Head blows without concussion result in brain function changes
The NPR “Shots” blog reported that according to a study to be published in the Journal of Biomechanics, “high school football players have changes in their brain function long before they have recognizable signs of a concussion.”
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CDC study: One in five adolescents ride in cars with others smoking
The AP reports that according to a study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published in the journal Pediatrics, “more than one in five high school students and middle schoolers ride in cars while others … Continue reading
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Adding photos of veggies to lunch trays increases kids’ consumption
The Wall Street Journal “Health Blog” reports that according to a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association, putting photographs of vegetables on cafeteria trays may have increased vegetable consumption in kindergarteners through fifth graders at a … Continue reading
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Investigative report: Tanning-salon business built on deception
ABC World News reported, “Here’s a surprising fact we learned. There are more tanning salons in America than there are Starbucks. It is a huge, booming business. But some members of Congress warned today that it is also built on … Continue reading
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Tagged indoor tanning, preventing skin cancer, skin cancer, tanning, tanning bed
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Article explores risks, benefits of antidepressant use during pregnancy
The Chicago Tribune reports, “Headlines about the potential risks of antidepressants on a developing fetus, including miscarriage, premature birth and newborn breathing problems, have produced angst for many moms on medication.”
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Most teens don’t get enough sleep
Teenagers need 8 and 1/2 to 9 and 1/4 hours of sleep each night to feel good and perform well at school.
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Fructose consumption linked to evidence of heart disease in teens
HealthDay reported, “Teens who consume large amounts of the food and beverage sweetener fructose show evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in their blood,” according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Posted in Children's Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular risk factors, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, preventing cardiovascular disease
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Physicians with normal BMI more likely to diagnose, discuss obesity
Color me “stunned” by this report: The Baltimore Sun “Picture of Health” blog reports a study in the journal Obesity suggesting that “physicians with a normal body mass index were more likely than overweight doctors to engage their obese patients … Continue reading
Home births rose almost 30% in US from 2004-2009
USA Today reports, “Births taking place outside of the traditional hospital setting increased 29 percent between 2004 and 2009, from 0.56 percent of all births to 0.72 percent – almost 30,000 births – according to a new report from the … Continue reading
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CDC says flu season is just beginning
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that the flu season may finally be starting up. So, it’s NOT too late to get your family immunized.
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Infectious Disease, Parenting
Tagged flu, flu nasal spray, flu prevention, flu shot, flu vaccine, influenza, influenza vaccine, preventing the flu
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New school nutrition guidelines issued
First Lady Michelle Obama teamed up with Rachael Ray to unveil the biggest overhaul on school meals in more than 15 years. There will be more whole grains, less salt and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and all … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, healthy diet, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy lunch, nutrition, Nutritional Health, school lunch
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Kids’ snacks CAN be healthy and inexpensive
It’s well-documented that healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables tend to cost more than “junk” foods such as chips and cookies, a phenomenon that’s often cited as a contributing factor to the U.S. obesity epidemic. But a new study … Continue reading
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Only 25% of kids use sunscreen regularly
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that “kids are really bad about using sunscreen consistently,” according to a study published in Pediatrics.
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Tagged preventing skin cancer, sunscreen, sunscreens, tan, tanning
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Analysis suggests proposed changes to autism definition would exclude many
A possible change in the definition of autism and one top expert says the change could, quote, “make these autism epidemic go away.”
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorder
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