Monday, November 23, 2009

children's health

Kids Kept Indoors Due to Poor Clothing Choices

Children without proper attire can prevent their class from playing outdoors, study finds more >>

Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids

But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say more >>

Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom

Intimidation often takes place during the school day, survey finds more >>

Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical

Study found elevated amounts of protein involved in blood-brain barrier more >>

Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior

Male high school athletes more likely to drink and fight than females, study finds more >>

Your Kids Can’t Say No to Candy? Blame It on Their Brains

And skip the formal lessons if you want your child to be a great soccer player more >>

Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise

But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say more >>

Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress

Parents can help limit exposure more >>

Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise

One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History

Suggestions for what to track more >>

Good Posture May Inspire Confidence

Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds more >>

Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations

Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says more >>

No Luck Finding an H1N1 Flu Shot? You’re Not Alone

Only 34 percent of parents seeking vaccine for kids found it. more >>

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report

Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say more >>

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs

Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds more >>

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns

Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests more >>

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy more >>

Health Buzz: Bypass With Pump May Be Better for Patients and Other Health News

4 ways to stop stressing out your kids; experimental new HPV vaccine may halt vulvar cancer. more >>

Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine

Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep more >>

School Violence Drops With Federal Program

Participating districts report safer campuses and communities more >>

4 Ways to Stop Stressing Out Your Kids

Parents are mostly clueless about the fact that their kids are worrying. more >>

Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say more >>

Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance

Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says more >>

7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now

Hand sanitizer or soap? How many shots? What to do to protect yourself and your family from infection more >>

CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality

Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births more >>

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