How Kids Are Being Injured by Ceiling Fans
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders.But those delightful giggles may come with a risk of head injury from a typically overlooked hazard — the r…
Learn MorePediatricians’ Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — All infants should receive the new long-acting preventive monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the nation’s leading pediatrics group said.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged…
Learn MoreHelp Kids Hit ‘Reset’ on Sleep as They Head Back to School
SUNDAY, Aug. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Keeping to a consistent bedtime routine is the key to helping your kids get restful and refreshing sleep.Fortunately, about 81% of parents with kids under 18 surveyed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine …
Learn MoreBack-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids
SATURDAY, Aug. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have even more to consider.“The start of a new school year is exciting for s…
Learn MoreStep Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Buying back-to-school shoes should be more about the right fit than the right look — but with luck you can combine the two. Shoes play a big part in how kids’ feet function and should be selected with care, sa…
Learn MoreUna niñez problemática podría significar una vejez problemática, encuentra un estudio
VIERNES, 4 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El trauma y las dinámicas familiares infelices de la niñez podrían seguir a los niños hasta la vejez, y afectar tanto a sus mentes como a sus cuerpos, según una investigación reciente. “Observamos la di…
Learn MoreUn importante grupo de pediatras de EE. UU. vuelve a respaldar la atención de género para menores de edad
VIERNES, 4 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una destacada organización de pediatría de EE. UU. reafirma su respaldo de los tratamientos relacionados con el género para los menores de edad, pero también planifica una revisión sistemática de la inv…
Learn MoreEl acoso podría ayudar a provocar dolores de cabeza en los adolescentes
JUEVES, 3 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Su hijo, que es estudiante de secundaria, se ha estado quejando de dolores de cabeza. ¿Debe preocuparse?Quizá, plantea una nueva investigación, que encuentra que el acoso y la ideación suicida se vincula…
Learn MoreLeading U.S. Pediatricians’ Group Reaffirms Support for Gender-Related Care for Minors
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A leading U.S. pediatric organization has reaffirmed its support for gender-related treatments in minors, but also plans a systematic review of the medical research.The move by the American Academy of Pediatric…
Learn MoreTroubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research. “We looked at self-reported disability, as well as objectively me…
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