London, Feb 15 Parents, take note! Kids who regularly consume foods with high fructose such as pizzas, sodas, sweetened beverages and biscuits may be at the risk of liver disease, a new study has warned. Researchers found that both dietary fructose consumption and serum uric acid concentrations are independently associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis .
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Nicotine exposure in babies may cause hearing problems
London, Feb 13 – Babies exposed to nicotine before and after birth may be at an increased risk of developing hearing problems due to abnormal development in the auditory brainstem, researchers have found. The findings showed that the auditory brainstem — an area of the brain which plays a role in analysing sound patterns — may have abnormal development in kids when pregnant mothers are exposed to nicotine before and after giving birth.
Religious vaccine exemptions on the rise in New Jersey
More parents in New Jersey are choosing religious exemptions for child vaccinations, resulting in a steady increase in unvaccinated schoolchildren. The number of unvaccinated school-age children has public health experts worried, while vaccine-choice supporters say families are making the best decisions for their kids.
Marine veteran battles flesh-eating bacteria: ‘It was life over limb’
“When you go through Marine Corps boot camp or any type of training in the military, you’re trained to be prepared for something big,” she said. What Martinez didn’t realize was how much she would need to rely on her mental toughness, not on the battlefield but in civilian life.
Al Ahli Hospital hosts children from The Next Generation School
… above are life style diseases that are totally preventable by eating healthy and living an active life. “It ensures health and emotional wellbeing not only for kids but entire family, community and nation.” “We, paediatricians, teachers and parents, …
Flu Cases Spiking Across the United States: CDC
… people in their 50s and 60s are also increasing, and may actually be outpacing those for children, the CDC reported. Health officials noted it’s still not too late to get a flu shot. That’s particularly important for the most vulnerable — the very …
Ohio Attorney General Calls For Drug Education Starting in Kindergarden
… just recommendations and there are no moves yet by lawmakers to require anything. State legislative, education and health leaders are part of a coalition that is looking at how to put in place a new drug abuse prevention strategy in Ohio’s schools. …
My view: Many Utahns still need Medicaid expansion
… and courage” of those “affected by chronic disease, serious injury or unexpected illness.” She advanced community health centers as a solution for the uninsured. Unfortunately, the number of centers will never be able to cope with the numbers of …
Clinic falsely told dozens they had Alzheimer’s, suits say
” Shawn Blazsek knew a string of concussions from high school football and boxing was catching up with him. He would go days without sleeping and was forgetting how to tie his shoes.
New study finds screen time for kids not that bad
A new study from Stetson University in Florida has found that limiting screen time for children and teens is not as necessary as previously thought. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently dropped its recommendation of only two hours of screen time a day for children and teens, which corroborates evidence that screen time recommendations are often estimates and not clear.
Pet medications pose a threat to kids, study says
… than 5. The study found that most cases didn’t result in a serious medical effect: About 6% were referred to a health care facility, and two resulted in a “moderate health effect,” including a 3-year-old who ingested a preventive heartworm …
Don’t judge parents over – smart pills’ for ADHD kids
Christian Chan says the recent furore over the supposed overuse of stimulants to help children with ADHD may be hypocritical, given the realities of the rat race in a winner-takes-all world A Hong Kong psychiatrist recently said in a Facebook post that some primary school children diagnosed with mild symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder were using prescribed medication – which are essentially stimulants – to enhance their attention and, in turn, their academic performance. He claimed that this was becoming a problem in some schools.
Arizona children could lose big under Obamacare repeal
… are rambunctious. I have a daughter who likes to climb trees,” Ramirez said, explaining the priority she places on health insurance. Overcoming her illness at such a young age, Ramirez doesn’t take health care for granted. And the Affordable Care …
Creating smiles: Chico children get free dental care
… Kids of all ages were breezing in and out for Give Kids A Smile , a national movement where dentists provide free health care to children on the first Friday in February. This year about 80 kids received much-needed dental work, from cleaning and …
Eating Licorice Candy During Pregnancy May Lead To ADHD Symptoms,…
… you get from one individual to another.” Researchers at the University of Helsinki, the National Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Helsinki and Uusimaa hospital districts, sought to observe the long-lasting effects of licorice on the fetus, …
Eight Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immunity
No magic elixir can prevent children from developing occasional colds and viruses, but takings steps to boost their immune system can minimize their chances of catching every bug that winds its way through the daycare center or school. “The immune system helps us fight infections,” says family medicine specialist Palak Shroff, MD, at University Hospitals Family Medicine in Painesville, Onio.
Laundry pods poisoning kids – new designs look tastier
… in preschool aged children, a new study warns The study, conducted at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, examined the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System between 2010 and 2015 for eye injuries resulting in chemical burn or …
Most U.S. Adults Support Routine Child Vaccine
… vaccine outweigh any risks. Nearly three-quarters of the more than 1,500 adults surveyed said they believe there are health benefits from the MMR vaccine. Two-thirds are also confident there’s a low risk of side effects from the vaccine. But the …
It’s about cancer, not sex, doctors say in renewed push for HPV vaccine
… feeling it isn’t necessary for their preteens. Others contend the vaccine isn’t proven. That reluctance alarms health officials and pediatricians, who are renewing their efforts to get more U.S. and California children inoculated against HPV, …
Most U.S. adults support routine MMR vaccine for children
… vaccine outweigh any risks. Nearly three-quarters of the more than 1,500 adults surveyed said they believe there are health benefits from the MMR vaccine. Two-thirds are also confident there’s a low risk of side effects from the vaccine. But the …
It’s about cancer, not sex, doctors say in renewed push for HPV vaccine
… feeling it isn’t necessary for their preteens. Others contend the vaccine isn’t proven. That reluctance alarms health officials and pediatricians, who are renewing their efforts to get more U.S. and California children inoculated against HPV, …
New school opens in South Walton Updated at
The South Walton Academy, a private non-profit school, opened on Jan. 16 and is presently serving grades 3-6.
Life 53 mins ago 6:34 a.m.Couple overcomes 6 miscarriages and cancer to fulfill dream of having kids
Chad and Stacey Baker’s sprawling, complex saga of how their family came to be defies the sort of breezy summary that fits on the back of a Christmas card. This year’s obvious highlight, the birth Aug. 10 of their second child, a daughter, merely hints at the deeper and more remarkable story.
Early learning hub prepares young children for school and life
The Douglas Education Service District’s Early Learning Hub was the topic of a Talking Health program on News Radio 1240 KQEN. Analicia Nicholson, director of education services at the E.S.D. in Roseburg, was interviewed about parenting education and the goal of the Early Learning Hub to equip young children with needed skills for success in schools and life.
Men, Women and Kids Sought to Participate in Head-Shaving Events…
Participants find that shaving their head in solidarity with the approximately 300,000 children who are diagnosed with cancer each year and frequently lose their hair as a result of treatment, is a small sacrifice in comparison to what these children endure.
Physical activity appears to protect children from developing depression
… which served as a kind of advanced pedometer, and parents were interviewed about their children’s mental health. “Being active, getting sweaty and roughhousing offer more than just physical health benefits. They also protect against depression,” …
Getting the mummy guilts over the great dummy divide
COLD COFFEE: I think every parent has had a moment – or 10, or 50 – where they thought that something they were doing was enabling their child, or ‘creating a rod for their own back’ or that your actions or inactions were causing you to raise a terrible human. I’ve had the mummy guilts over everything.
Patients with type 1 diabetes may need to check ketones more often
… when the body burns fat instead of using carbohydrates for fuel,” lead author Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill told Reuters Health by email. “If high glucose levels and ketones remain untreated, there is an increased risk for a life-threatening condition …
Ottawa doctor releases sci-fi comic to teach kids about immune system
An Ottawa doctor has teamed up with Algonquin College students to tell the story of the immune system in the form of a digital comic book. It’s called Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombies.
Arizona Children Could Lose Big Under Obamacare Repeal
… are rambunctious. I have a daughter who likes to climb trees,” Ramirez said, explaining the priority she places on health insurance. Overcoming her illness at such a young age, Ramirez doesn’t take health care for granted. And the Affordable Care …
Little River Band Members Reunite in Boca Raton for Benefit Concert
Fifteen-year-old Audrey Hayward, a sophomore at Atlantic Community High School, is orchestrating a genuine once-in-a-lifetime event. The young socialpreneur is reuniting former Little River Band guitarist Stephen Housden, currently living in County Cork, Ireland, with the band’s current bass guitarist and vocalist Wayne Nelson to perform an acoustic concert, “Save the Kids from Cholera”, on February 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth El, Boca Raton, Fla.
Washington State mumps outbreak: 278 cases reported in 5 counties
… disease caused by a virus spread from person to person through saliva and mucus. To stop the spread, Washington health officials urge people to get vaccinated and to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps. “The best protection against …
Spreading immunisation awareness in rural India
Potka, Jan 26 – Ganga Das, 19 and pregnant for the first time, was determined enough to get her immunisation done at a Public Heath Centre at Juri village of this block in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district. Married at the age of 17, Ganga’s determination was a result of an equally determined effort by Unicef and the mobilisers sent out by the state Health Department to spread awareness about routine immunisation and how it helps protect unborn children, creating their first wall of defence against diseases.
Social Media and Kids
Up until recently there have been few complaints about social media. Common belief is that social media is good, helpful, needed, the future of mankind, etc.
E-Cigarettes Not a Smoking Deterrent for Kids
… or abusing marijuana or prescription painkillers. Among the teens in the study who “vaped,” rates of those health risks were not as high as smokers’ were. But they were higher compared with kids who used no tobacco-related products. Last year, the …
Should vaccines be mandatory?
Some doctors are calling for mandatory vaccinations to counteract the growing anti-vaxxer trend . The trend has health officials worried since diseases like measles and mumps are having a resurgence.
Ellicott City Mom Teaches Kids About The Fun In Healthy Cooking
… of the school, which was nationally recognized last year for healthy eating. “I think it’s great that she’s promoting health and wellness with children. A lot of people tend to focus on the physical aspect, but it’s great to talk about healthy …
Gluten Free for Kids – Maybe Not
… a gluten-free lifestyle for no reason, 26% thought it was a healthier option, 19% believed it aided in digestive health, and 10% said someone in the family was sensitive to gluten. Only 8%, the least common reason for selecting a gluten-free diet, …
Gluten Free for Kids – Maybe Not
… a gluten-free lifestyle for no reason, 26% thought it was a healthier option, 19% believed it aided in digestive health, and 10% said someone in the family was sensitive to gluten. Only 8%, the least common reason for selecting a gluten-free diet, …
[FEATURE] Why childhood obesity is more prevalent among low-income families
… rate has been rising faster among young children from low-income families. Recent data released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare backs the trend. Some 3.4 percent of children aged 6 or under from families in the bottom five income brackets were …