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More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:52:37 -0400

FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long known that some kids suffering severe emotional turmoil find relief in physical pain -- cutting or burning or sticking themselves with pins to achieve a form of release.

Can kids be sent home right after appendectomy?

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:19:33 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most children and teens getting their appendix removed could probably go home on the same day they have surgery without facing an increased risk of complications, a new study suggests. Researchers at Miami Children's Hospital tested the theory on more than 200 pediatric appendectomy cases, and the kids who went home after surgery had about the same rates of complications and readmissions as the kids who stayed in the hospital overnight. Most parents didn't seem to mind the same-day discharge. ...

Doctors report rise in kids eating detergent packs

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:13:05 -0400

Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Threaten Kids' Heart Health

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:53:51 -0400

THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Preeclampsia, a dangerous spike in a woman's blood pressure during pregnancy, may predispose offspring to high blood pressure in childhood and young adulthood, a new study finds.

Some Heavy Kids at Risk of Blindness, Study Says

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:53:50 -0400

THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Some overweight or obese children are at increased risk for a brain condition that can lead to blindness, a new study shows.

C-Section May Hike Risk for Toddlers' Obesity, Study Suggests

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:53:50 -0400

WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born by Caesarean section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as infants delivered vaginally, a new study suggests.

Babies' Vulnerability to Colds Tied to Immune Response at Birth

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:53:50 -0400

THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- The immune response babies are born with affects their risk for colds in the first year of life, a new study finds.

Tuberculosis: 25 Babies in California Possibly Exposed to TB

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:11:19 -0400

The Babies May Have Been Exposed in Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Overweight Moms More Apt to Have Large Babies, Study Says

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:52:16 -0400

WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight or obese before and during pregnancy is the most reliable predictor of a woman's risk of giving birth to a large baby, which can increase the chances of cesarean section and other complications during delivery, a new study says.

Health officials testing 35 babies for TB exposure

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:38:44 -0400

Health officials are testing 35 babies for tuberculosis after a person with an active case of the life-threatening disease visited neonatal-intensive care units at two Northern California hospitals.

Flu shot offers surprising benefits for expecting moms

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:06:39 -0400

If you're pregnant and wondering if the flu shot is a good idea, a new study announced Tuesday finds the H1N1 flu vaccine not only can protect you from getting sick but can actually benefit your baby.

Kids suffer long-term from parents' smoking: study

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:03:13 -0400

Children exposed to their parents' cigarette smoke are at greater risk of suffering serious cardiovascular health problems later in life, a study showed Wednesday.

Kids suffer long-term from parents' smoking: study

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:46:12 -0400

Children exposed to their parents' cigarette smoke are at greater risk of suffering serious cardiovascular health problems later in life, a study showed Wednesday.

More relatives, friends caring for kids: report

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:05:59 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Howard Dubowitz, a Maryland pediatrician and researcher who specializes in child protection issues, knows how hard it can be to raise other people's children. Over the years while talking with grandparents and others who take on the role of guardian when parents struggle, "my heart went out to them - they were trying so hard," said Dubowitz, trained to help treat children who have been abused or neglected. ...

Many babies with development delays may go untreated

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:11:18 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one out of every three infants who scores well below average on a test of developmental skills -- and is therefore considered at a high risk of having delays -- does not get referred to early intervention services, according to a new study. "It's a problem, because I think that early intervention services can really make a difference in kids who are at risk for developmental delay," said Dr. Joanne Cox, a pediatrics professor at Children's Hospital Boston, who was not involved in the research. ...

Even your kids need a cool pair of shades

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:57:52 -0400

As summertime draws near, ophthalmologists are nudging adults to be sure their children are sporting a pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from sun damage.

Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:14 -0400

SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.

At Boarding School for Overweight Kids, Weight Loss Is the Core Curriculum

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:45 -0400

Wellspring Academy Is Designed to Help Students Who Are Overweight or Obese

Study Shows We Need to Take Overweight Kids Seriously

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:32:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | Many, if not most, parents of overweight kids underestimate the severity of their kids' extra fat deposits. Obese toddlers are dismissed as having "baby fat," chubby tweens are considered cute and healthy, and obese teenagers are assumed to simply be growing into their frames. We dismiss weight problems in children as benign at the expense of our kids' health. A disturbing new study released in Pediatrics reveals that overweight children are at a seriously elevated risk of heart disease -- and we need to take steps to eliminate this risk.

Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:12 -0400

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.

Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:09 -0400

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Schools that charge kids to participate in sports may be benching some children, a new survey finds.

French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:21:22 -0400

In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.

Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:51:17 -0400

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.

Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:51:17 -0400

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Parents of young children with epilepsy often sleep in the same room or the same bed as their child to monitor their condition, but the bed-sharing may be interfering with restful sleep for both the parents and kids, new research finds.

Breastfed babies may gain less weight

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:12:09 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies who are fed milk from their mothers' breasts gain less weight over their first year compared to babies fed milk -- breast or formula -- from a bottle, suggests a new study. The lead author said the difference may come down to how much of a role babies play in deciding when to stop feeding, instead of mothers or fathers forcing them to finish a bottle. "If the babies are fed by the breast, the baby plays a very active role, because they are the ones who decide when to suckle and when to stop," said Dr. ...