THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Children who have had COVID-19 aren't protected against the Omicron variant, but vaccination does cut their chances of infection, a new study shows. "I hear parents say, 'Oh, my kid had COVID last year,'" sai...
THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Racial disparities in health outcomes persist in the United States, with Black and Hispanic Americans more likely to die within a month after a bleeding stroke than white Americans, a new study shows."We've ...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For patients receiving hemodialysis who become infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is associated with reduced risk of severe COVID-19, acc...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Significant improvements in self-esteem and multiple domains of quality of life are reported following adolescent gynecomastia surgery, according to a study published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconst...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Infants of mothers who received the second or third dose of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy have a lower risk of COVID-19 during the first four months of life, with lower risk during the delta variant-domi...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Although the cancer mortality rate in the United States is lower than the median for 22 high-income countries, the United States spends twice as much on cancer care as the median country, according to a stud...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals that provide more registered nurse hours of care could likely improve outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries with sepsis, according to a study published online May 27 in JAMA Health Forum.Jeannie P. C...
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding may protect against childhood asthma, according to a study published online May 9 in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Keadrea Wilson, M.D., from University of...
What is fifth disease? It's one of five common contagious childhood ailments that cause fever and a rash. After doctors figured out what to call measles, rubella, roseola, and scarlet fever, they apparently ran out of catchy names and called the fifth...
What is dyslexia? Although the term has fallen out of favor among child psychologists and other experts, dyslexia is popularly used to mean a disability in processing language. There are three types: visual (trouble recognizing printed letters or word...
What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is an all-too-familiar illness for most parents, especially during flu season (November to April). This highly contagious respiratory tract infection can send a child to bed for three to five days with a high fever...
What is dyslexia? Although the term has fallen out of favor among some child psychologists, dyslexia is popularly used to mean a disability in processing language. There are three types: visual (trouble recognizing printed letters or words); auditory ...
Why is it important to get my child to bed early? Kids need a lot of sleep to function at their best. Toddlers and preschoolers may need 11 and a half to 13 and a half hours of sleep every day, and at this age, a later bedtime doesn't usually
What is emotional intelligence? Your emotional IQ is your ability to handle your own feelings and be aware and respectful of those of other people. If your child has a high emotional IQ, he'll be better able to cope with his feelings, calm himself dow...
Can earwax interfere with my child's hearing? Only if there's a heavy buildup of it. Earwax serves to protect the ear canal and the paper-thin eardrum from dirt and germs, but if it accumulates it can cause temporary hearing loss. The tip-offs include...
What are pinworms? Pinworms are small, white, threadlike worms that infect up to 50 percent of children. If your child's infected, he'll probably scratch and complain of itching around the anus, especially at night. You may be able to see the worms, w...
What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, was once one of the most serious scourges of childhood, sweeping through families like wildfire and causing numerous deaths. But with modern antibiotics, the disease is far less dangerous...
Is coughing bad for my child? Most of the time it's good for her. When your child has a cold, coughing clears infected mucus from her lungs and keeps nasal mucus from dripping down into them. If she didn't cough, a little sniffle could turn into pneum...
Measles, a highly contagious disease, can spread like wildfire, with one person able to infect up to 18 others.However, it's entirely preventable with a vaccine. Still, an estimated 9 million people fell ill with measles worldwide in 2021 alone, says ...
Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they’re especially common in children.Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms and treatments, and how long they typically last.What ...
What is diaper rash? By the time your child reaches the toddler years, you've probably already seen your share of diaper rashes: red, inflamed skin hiding under the diaper or training pants. The rash -- usually found in the genital area, the inner thi...
At one time or another, almost every child will refuse to take a pill or swig of medicinal syrup. Here are some tips to help the medicine go down:Be honest. Do not tell your child that the medicine is candy (he might suddenly crave a handful). Instead...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Unas fresas orgánicas frescas podrían tener relación con el brote de hepatitis A que ha afectado a 17 personas en tres estados, advierte la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU.Los 1...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- La mayoría de los padres saben que poner a sus bebés a dormir de espaldas puede reducir su riesgo de síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SMSL), pero un nuevo estudio sugiere que muchos podrían olvidar...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- La diabetes tipo 2 se vincula con problemas de memoria y de pensamiento, y un nuevo estudio sugiere que se debe a que la enfermedad hace que el cerebro envejezca con una mayor rapidez.Al observar los dato...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Las personas que toman su café con un poco de crema y azúcar tienen motivos para alegrarse, respecto a su salud.Un nuevo estudio muestra que los beneficios de salud potenciales del café persisten, aunque ...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Aunque es un componente del cannabis, unas dosis muy altas de CBD no parecen afectar a la conducción, informa un estudio australiano de tamaño reducido.Unos investigadores de la Universidad de Sídney enco...
MARTES, 31 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Cuando un adolescente o un adulto joven tiene sarcoma, un tipo de cáncer en los huesos o en los tejidos blandos, con frecuencia el médico receta opioides para el dolor.Un nuevo estudio encontró que casi u...
MARTES, 30 de mayo de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Es probable que los cientos de casos de viruela del mono que se están reportando en todo el mundo no se conviertan en una pandemia, pero todavía queda mucho por aprender sobre esta enfermedad, afirmó el l...
MIÉRCOLES, 1 de junio de 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Si tiene problemas para encontrar fórmula infantil para su bebé debido a la escasez nacional, no recurra a recetas hechas en casa, advierte una experta."Incluso las mejores intenciones pueden tener uno...