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The Health Cast > Kids' Health

Kids’ Health

More U.S. Kids, Teens Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgeries

2023-06-06
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 6, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Obesity

TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As obesity rises among U.S. kids and teens, the number of weight-loss surgeries is growing, too. Metabolic and bariatric surgeries among 10- to 19-year-olds rose by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, after climbing since 2016, a new study finds. The jump isContinue Reading

Many Kids Wait Too Long for Mental Health Care After Gun Injury

2023-06-05
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 5, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Mental Health, Public Health

MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. gun deaths and injuries in children have risen at astronomical rates. Yet, among kids on Medicaid, only about two of every five children who get shot receive mental health care within six months of these traumatic incidents, researchers say. The need isContinue Reading

Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

2023-06-05
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 5, 2023
In: Health & Technology, Kids' Health, Parenting

MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer vacation has begun for some families and screen use may already feel like too much. A psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for making sure smartphones and tablets are put to good use and not used toContinue Reading

Get in the Swim: Summer Pool Safety Tips

2023-06-03
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 3, 2023
In: Fitness & Exercise, Health News, Kids' Health, Parenting

SATURDAY, June 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer is here and so, too, is swimming season. As fun as a pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the appropriate precautions. An expert from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, offers someContinue Reading

Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids

2023-06-02
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 2, 2023
In: Eye Care / Vision, Kids' Health, Vitamins / Drugs

FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is no cure for nearsightedness, but medicated eye drops can slow down its progression in children, a new trial finds. The study tested the effects of eye drops containing a very low dose of the drug atropine — the same medication usedContinue Reading

Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids ‘Flourish’: Study

2023-06-01
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 1, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Mental Health, Parenting

THURSDAY, June 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves. That’s according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in community service are often thriving, physically and mentally. Overall, kidsContinue Reading

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low

2023-06-01
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: June 1, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Parenting

THURSDAY, June 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Births to teen moms in the United States reached a historic low in 2022, dropping 3% from the previous year, a new government report shows. Teenage births fell among both younger teens, ages 15 to 17, and older teens, aged 18 to 19,Continue Reading

Baby Boys ‘Talk’ More During First Year Compared to Girls

2023-05-31
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 31, 2023
In: Kids' Health

WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Girls have long been thought to have a language advantage over boys as infants. But new research finds that boys make more vocalization sounds than girls do in the early months of life. These squeals, growls and short word-like sounds such as “ba”Continue Reading

Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

2023-05-30
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 30, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Parenting

TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood. Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, from infancy to adulthood, and take a deeper look at theContinue Reading

Authoritative Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline

2023-05-30
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 30, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Parenting

TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children’s personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging. To help, experts here take a deep dive into authoritative parenting, including what it’s like, examples of authoritative parenting style, its disciplinaryContinue Reading

ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids’ Care, Pediatricians’ Group Says

2023-05-30
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 30, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Parenting, Public Health, Vitamins / Drugs

TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When parents rush their kids to an emergency room in the dead of night for an asthma attack or high fever, they are often discharged with a prescription. The problem is, there may be nowhere to fill it promptly. Now, a new reportContinue Reading

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

2023-05-30
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 30, 2023
In: Health & Technology, Health News, Kids' Health, Parenting, Sleep Disorders

TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom. “Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and mind grow and developContinue Reading

Local Sales Bans on Flavored Tobacco Products in California Cut Use

2023-05-29
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 29, 2023
In: Cancer, Kids' Health

MONDAY, May 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Banning flavored tobacco products leads to fewer people using them, according to a new California study that found lower usage in areas that had a full ban. Residents in areas with a comprehensive sales ban had 30% reduced odds of using flavored tobaccoContinue Reading

Attachment Theory: What It Is, Stages & the Different Attachment Styles

2023-05-25
By: TheHealthCast Team
On: May 25, 2023
In: Kids' Health, Mental Health, Parenting

THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Attachment theory sounds like a complicated concept, but when you’re a parent it can sometimes boil down to a crying, clinging child who does not want to be separated from you. Put simply, attachment theory explores the lasting psychological and emotional bonds betweenContinue Reading

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