Monday, July 13, 2009

children's health

Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System

Finding could lead to better treatment of sepsis, meningitis in newborns more >>

Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed

And help prevent scratches more >>

Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year

Manufacturers need to make tubs more slip-resistant, experts say more >>

Good News for Those of Us in Bilingual Families

Luckily, it seems that babies taught two languages are helped, not delayed. more >>

Stillbirth Not an Issue for Next-Born

No increased psychological risk for subsequent child: study more >>

Health Tip: Understanding ADHD

Information for parents more >>

Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain

Suggestions to help your child more >>

Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag

Government study finds gains and losses more >>

Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies

Problems related to low birth weight continue into adulthood, study shows more >>

Stroke in Children Rare But Costly

U.S. study finds pricetag hits $42 million a year more >>

For Kids, Two Languages Can Be as Easy as One

Bilingual youngsters become 'more flexible learners,' researcher says more >>

Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections

Tested on animals, liquid would be administered externally more >>

Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges

Experts say early treatment helps avoid arthritis in adolescence more >>

Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia

Reduced-dose schedule for PCV-7 vaccine supported by study findings more >>

How to Use Tylenol So It's Safe for Your Kids

FDA considers banning infant Tylenol to reduce risk of overdoses. more >>

Supplement Might Help Compulsive Hair Pullers

Amino acid may quell the urge, researchers say more >>

New Weapon Emerges to Fight Kids' Cavities

Xylitol syrup may protect baby teeth from decay, much like fluoride, study finds more >>

New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus more >>

Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking

Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say more >>

For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best

Well-meaning assistance may do more harm than good, experts say more >>

Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens

Experiments show it's possible to develop resistance to peanuts, eggs and more more >>

Put Safety First on the 4th

Follow these tips to avoid fireworks hazards more >>

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says more >>

Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection

Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids more >>

TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating

Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks, study shows more >>

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