Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers’, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent bra…
Learn MoreDevelopmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with developmental delay (DD) have a significantly higher complication rate with tonsillectomy compared with children without DD, according to a study published in the January issue of the Interna…
Learn MoreIncluso un poco de peso adicional puede aumentar el riesgo de hipertensión de los niños
MIÉRCOLES, 15 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Incluso un aumento de peso modesto por encima del promedio puede poner a los niños en riesgo de hipertensión, muestra una investigación reciente.”La hipertensión en la juventud se arrastra hasta la ad…
Learn MoreJust 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure
THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Yoni Silverman, now 13, was a toddler, his parents fretted as he missed milestone after milestone. The New York City couple took their son to a host of specialists, searching for answers about why he w…
Learn MoreEven a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids’ Odds for High Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Even modest weight gain above the average puts kids at risk for high blood pressure, new research shows.“Hypertension during youth tracks into adulthood and is associated with cardiac and vascular organ da…
Learn MoreDid ‘Helicopter’ Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today’s Young?
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don’t get to roam any more. They’ve lost time for free…
Learn MoreTonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report.“This elevated risk of complications should be included in pre-operative counseling and…
Learn MoreTonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report.“This elevated risk of complications should be included in pre-operative counseling and…
Learn MoreCould Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom’s Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most food and water contains “nano-sized” microplastics, and new animal research suggests these tiny particles pass from pregnant rats to their unborn offspring and may impair fetal development. The same co…
Learn MoreADHD Med Exposure in Utero Not Tied to Long-Term Impact in Offspring
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Neurodevelopment and growth in offspring is not negatively impacted by prenatal exposure to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Molecular…
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