TUESDAY, March 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Staying calm during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t easy, but a few simple steps will help you stay informed yet relaxed. Keep up-to-date with reliable sources. “Given the onslaught of media coverage and information, it’s important to make sure you are getting updates fromContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Infants can become infected with the new coronavirus, but their bouts with COVID-19 appear to be milder than those of older folks and people with chronic health problems, experts say. Doctors in China tracked nine babies infected with coronavirus that they apparently pickedContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many American parents haven’t talked with their young children about inappropriate touching, a new poll finds. Experts recommend starting that discussion during a child’s preschool years, but the nationwide poll of more than 1,100 parents of 2- to 9-year-olds found that less thanContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Suicidal thoughts have haunted nearly one of every 10 pre-teens in the United States, a new study reveals. About 8.4% of children aged 9 or 10 said they’d temporarily or regularly harbored thoughts of suicide, researchers report. Importantly, only around 1% of childrenContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — YouTube is awash in misleading videos touting the safety of tobacco and vaping, a new study finds. Researchers found that from 2013 to 2019, views of smoking-themed YouTube videos dramatically increased, particularly those with instructions on vaping. “The easy access of such materialContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Chronic pain can keep kids from being social and active, leading to anxiety and depression, a child psychiatrist says. Unfortunately, this can turn into a vicious cycle — worsening depression and anxiety can also worsen pain perception. Between 5% and 20% of childrenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Infants with chronic serious sleep problems may be at increased risk for anxiety and emotional disorders later in childhood, according to a new study from Australia. “Persistent disturbed sleep during infancy may be an early indicator of a child’s heightened susceptibility to laterContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Taller and thinner girls are more likely to develop the often painful condition known as endometriosis, according to the results of a six-decade study. The findings could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the common gynecological disease, the researchers said. In endometriosis,Continue Reading
SUNDAY, March 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Kids get more calories from the snacks they eat after sports than they burn while playing, which could add up to thousands of extra calories a year, a new study warns. “So many kids are at games just to get their treat afterwards,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Busy moms and dads routinely stuff their purses and bags with every item their family might need for the day. But that creates a minefield of choking and poisoning hazards for babies and toddlers, pediatricians warn. A purse, backpack or diaper bag canContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Feb. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you child has allergies or asthma, you need to take that into consideration when selecting a summer camp. “Parents and kids alike who are dealing with asthma or severe allergies need to know there’s a good fit and that the child’s medicalContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — By the time he was 7 months old, John Michael Crawford had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis, associated with a high risk of developmental delays, including autism. Early intervention programs are believed to help reduce that risk, butContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. teenagers may be using their smartphones to harass, humiliate or otherwise abuse their dating partners. That’s according to a recent national survey of teens who’d been in a romantic relationship in the past year. Researchers found that 28% had been victimsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Little ones who stay up late may have a higher risk of becoming overweight by the time they are school-age, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young children who routinely got to sleep after 9 p.m. tended to gain more body fatContinue Reading