Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm. Should They Be Banned?
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ashley Haugen’s 13-month-old daughter, Kipley, woke up projectile vomiting in their Texas home one morning in July 2017.The Haugens took her to the doctor after it became apparent she wasn’t keeping anything …
Learn MoreUnsafe Neighborhoods Have Higher Levels of Child Abuse
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having safer neighborhoods, where families feel less stress, can help prevent child abuse, according to new research that supports this long-suspected theory.When parents feel higher levels of stress or hopel…
Learn MoreOtra temporada deportiva escolar: cómo reducir las probabilidades de lesión de su hijo
MIÉRCOLES, 20 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Practicar deportes puede ofrecer muchos beneficios para los niños, pero también es importante contribuir a protegerlos de las lesiones.Los padres y entrenadores pueden hacer una gran diferencia a…
Learn MoreLos errores con medicamentos para el TDAH entre niños se han cuadruplicado en 20 años
MARTES, 19 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – Más de 3 millones de niños estadounidenses toman medicamentos para el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), pero una nueva investigación muestra que los errores de medicación han…
Learn MoreAnother School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child’s Odds for Injury
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemour…
Learn MoreParques y áreas de juegos construidos sobre antiguos vertederos podrían tener plomo
LUNES, 18 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ese hermoso parque por el que paseas podría estar ocultando niveles peligrosos de plomo. Lo mismo podría decirse del suelo bajo los juegos donde tus hijos se deslizan y columpian.Una nueva investigac…
Learn MoreADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kid…
Learn MoreParks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That beautiful park you walk through could be hiding dangerous levels of lead. So, too, could the soil under the play equipment where your children slide and swing.New research in the United States finds tha…
Learn MoreUnexplained Vomiting in a Child: A Doctor Offers Guidance
Vomiting is a common childhood complaint that occurs with a variety of conditions. It is most often self-limited, but in rare cases it can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Vomiting is a symptom of many different gastrointestinal issues, but …
Learn MoreCity Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.Young children who grow up in tow…
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