When Parent Is in Prison, Kids’ Heart Risks Rise
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Along with having to deal with the social stigma of having a parent who is incarcerated, young adults in that situation may be more likely to develop signs of heart trouble, a new study finds.The health impacts…
Learn MoreFor Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infants born three to six weeks early — considered late preterm — are at risk for learning problems, but they can be overcome, researchers say.Preschool attendance and sensitive parenting can help them bridg…
Learn MoreBetter Sleep, Less Stress-Linked ‘Acting Out’ in Kids
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your child is acting out and you’re looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer.Getting more hours of slumber could…
Learn MoreLos niños sordos son ‘iguales, sanos y plenos’, afirma un grupo de pediatras
MIÉRCOLES, 30 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ha llegado el momento de que todo el mundo cambie las palabras que utilizamos para hablar sobre los niños que son sordos o que tienen dificultades auditivas. Este es uno de los principales mensajes d…
Learn More¿Deben los niños usar Ozempic y Wegovy? La idea preocupa a algunos expertos
MIÉRCOLES, 30 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La popularidad de los medicamentos para perder peso, como Ozempic y Wegovy, se está disparando, pero esto no significa que sean buenos para todo el mundo. Los agonistas del receptor 1 del péptido sim…
Learn MoreHay un estrecho vínculo entre la segregación y la intoxicación con plomo en los niños afroamericanos
MIÉRCOLES, 30 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los niños negros pequeños que viven en los vecindarios de EE. UU. segregados según la raza tienen un riesgo más alto de una exposición al plomo con el potencial de dañarles el cerebro, advierte un nu…
Learn MoreEcstasy: What It Is, Side Effects, Precautions & Abuse
Ecstasy is a synthetic drug with a reputation: Once popular at nightclubs and all-night “raves,” it now has a much broader use. As with other recreational drugs, it comes with serious health concerns.Learn about ecstasy, what it is, what it’s used for…
Learn MoreTech ‘Glitch’ Is Causing Kids to Lose Medicaid Coverage
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A Medicaid “glitch” is removing health care coverage for potentially millions of children, U.S. health officials warned Wednesday.Automated systems involved in a large-scale eligibility review are causing en…
Learn MoreRitalin: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions & Abuse
Ritalin is a drug used mainly to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but what are its risks?Here, you will learn more about the medication, including its uses, side effects, precautions and potential for abuse.What is Ritalin?Is Rit…
Learn MoreCan Drinking Alcohol Affect a Pregnancy? A Doctor Weighs In
It’s a question many women ask themselves once they find out they are pregnant: Does drinking alcohol harm their developing fetus, especially if they were drinking before they knew they had conceived?In this article, an obstetrician-gynecologist share…
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