More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and problem-solving skills whe…
Learn MoreSocial Media Is Parents’ Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University …
Learn MoreIs Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
SUNDAY, Aug. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience.A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help their child work through these difficulties.Patricia Edwar…
Learn MoreLa obesidad es un factor clave cuando los niños desarrollan apnea del sueño
VIERNES, 11 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La obesidad infantil es preocupante por muchos motivos, entre ellos que la gravedad del trastorno del sueño conocido como apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) aumenta junto con los niveles de obesidad y l…
Learn MoreMaternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with and without fetal exposure to antiseizure medications have no differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes, although secondary analyses show some exposure-dependent antiseizure medication effects, …
Learn MoreObesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity is concerning for many reasons, among them that the severity of the sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) grows with obesity levels and age.A new study looked at the role of o…
Learn MorePregnancy-Specific Alcohol Policies May Not Work
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah C.M. Roberts, Dr.P.H…
Learn MoreStudies Explore Risks for Exposure to Antenatal Corticosteroids
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to antenatal corticosteroids is associated with serious infection in children and with increased short- and long-term adverse health outcomes, according to two studies published online Aug. 2 in The…
Learn MoreAlgunas escuelas responden a la obesidad infantil enfocándose en el agua
LUNES, 7 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En medio de una epidemia de obesidad infantil, un nuevo estudio apunta a una forma de ayudar a los niños en edad escolar a mantener un peso más saludable: un agua potable limpia y accesible. La solución, …
Learn MoreStudy IDs Reference Levels for Serum Neurofilament Light Chain in Youth
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Measures of serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) clinically differentiate children with neurological conditions versus healthy children, according to a study published online July 28 in The Lancet Neurology….
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