Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom’s Voice
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mom’s voice may be music to a young child’s brain, but the teen brain prefers to change the station, a new study finds.Past research using brain imaging has revealed how important a mother’s voice is to young…
Learn MoreSexual Minority Students Perceive Medical School Less Favorably
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Compared with heterosexual students, sexual minority (SM) students have less favorable perceptions of the medical school learning environment, according to a study published online April 29 in JAMA Network Op…
Learn MoreLas lecciones de conducción ayudan a mantener seguros a los jóvenes conductores
JUEVES, 28 de abril de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Si su hijo adolescente está ansioso por conducir, una nueva investigación subraya la importancia de inscribirlo en lecciones de conducción. El estudio encontró que el entrenamiento de los conductores y l…
Learn MoreChoking (in Children)
Choking is a serious threat to people of all ages. Whenever something gets stuck in the throat — a piece of food, a child’s toy, or blood from an injury — it can block a person’s air supply. After four to six minutes without air, the brain begins to…
Learn MorePoison-Proofing Your House: Quiz
1. Roughly what percentage of childhood poisonings are fatal?a. 50 percentb. 10 percentc. 1 percentd. Far less than 1 percent2. Which of the following household items is the most harmful if swallowed?a. Liquid dish soapb. Liquid or powdered automatic …
Learn MoreBee Stings
What should I do if my child is stung by a bee or wasp? A bee’s stinger works like an automatic pump — the longer it stays in, the more venom it releases — so get it out as quickly as you can. Look for a little black dot in the center of the bite, a…
Learn MoreCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation — is a potentially life-saving procedure that can restart a person’s heartbeat and breathing. CPR is often used to revive victims of electric shock, near-drowning, and heart attack. According to the National Insti…
Learn MoreNosebleed (Children)
How do I stop a nosebleed?First, have your child sit or stand up to reduce the blood pressure in the veins of the nose so that bleeding slows. Have him lean forward and spit out any blood. For a young child, gently pinch the nose shut near the tip wit…
Learn MorePoison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
How can I tell if my child has poison oak, ivy, or sumac?Many substances can cause an allergic reaction called contact dermatitis. But if your child has been playing in areas where poison ivy, poison oak (see above), or poison sumac grows, you can con…
Learn MoreObject Lodged in Nose or Ear
What should I do if my child gets something stuck in her ear or nose?Stay calm, and reassure her that it’s no big deal. If the object is clearly visible and soft or flexible enough to be removed easily, grasp it with a pair of tweezers and gently pull…
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