Two Million Infant Swings, Rockers Recalled Due to Strangulation Danger
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of infant swings and rockers are being recalled because crawling babies can get entangled in straps that dangle beneath them.
The recall applies to MamaRoo and RockaRoo swings and rockers manufac…
Learn More2 Million Infant Swings, Rockers Recalled Due to Strangulation Danger
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of infant swings and rockers are being recalled because crawling babies can get entangled in straps that dangle beneath them.The recall applies to MamaRoo and RockaRoo swings and rockers manufactured…
Learn MorePregnancy Does Not Affect Survival in Women With Melanoma
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy status does not affect survival after melanoma, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.Maija Kiuru, M.D., from University…
Learn MoreLead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids’ Test Scores
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that exposure to lead can harm young children’s brain development. Now a new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding the detrimental effects of lead on Black children.The stu…
Learn MoreNeurologic Complications Common in Children Hospitalized With COVID-19
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Neurologic complications are common in children hospitalized with COVID-19, and are associated with worse hospital outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in Pediatrics.
James W. Antoon, M…
Learn MorePremature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children born a little early – before 39 weeks of pregnancy – are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.While birth before 37 weeks’ gestation …
Learn MoreIf a Child’s Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids.Parents and teachers should consider hearing loss if a child’s academic performance declines or he or she de…
Learn MoreEl viento puede despegar los castillos inflables infantiles, con resultados trágicos
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los castillos inflables son grandes, coloridos, alquilarlos es barato, y son la esencia de la diversión infantil. ¿Qué podría ir mal?Resulta que muchas cosas. Por un lado, los clásicos de las fiestas s…
Learn MoreText Message Reminders Promote Receipt of Second Flu Shot
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Text message reminders effectively promote receipt of a second dose of influenza vaccine among children, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Pediatrics.
Melissa S. Stockwell, M.D., M.P.H., fro…
Learn MoreMultifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A multifaceted approach is recommended to promote helmet use among children and youth participating in recreational sports in order to prevent head injuries, according to a policy statement published online …
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