MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Teens who abuse prescription drugs, like opioid painkillers, are prone to initiating or being victims of dating violence, a new study finds. In a nationwide survey of more than 10,000 teenagers who had dated in the past year, the researchers found that non-medicalContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of U.S. parents with young children say it’s difficult to find a childcare or preschool facility that meets their health and safety standards, new survey results show. Researchers questioned more than 300 parents nationwide who had at least one child aged 1Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Taking a family vacation is a great way to have quality time, but going on a trip that each family member will enjoy takes some planning. Consider choices for an activity-oriented trip. Besides health benefits, vacations make great memories when everyone participates. StartContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Overweight kids who are shamed or stigmatized are more likely to binge eat or isolate themselves than to make positive changes such as losing weight, a leading pediatricians’ group says. In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidanceContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A new mom has enough stress on her hands without worrying about giving medication to her newborn. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests: Get your doctor’s advice before giving medication to your baby. Store any medication out of your infant’s reach. Use a dosage device suchContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Nov. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Is your baby’s stuffy nose and cough just a cold or something more serious? It could be respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States, experts say. RSV causes symptoms similar to those of other viruses, includingContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Nov. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Teens with friends are active teens, a new study suggests. “You can build beautiful parks and facilities; but if children don’t have friends to play with, these facilities won’t be enough to increase their physical activity,” said study lead author Sarah-Jeanne Salvy. “PeersContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Boys tend to pay more attention in school when there are girls around, and new research suggests it’s not just about how the girls look. The study found that young men got better reading marks in school when they were outnumbered by youngContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors. The study was conducted with parents of preschoolContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Before you let your parental frustration get the better of you, a new study suggests you should refrain from spanking your misbehaving youngster. Researchers analyzed data from more than 12,000 children in the United States and found that those who had been spankedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Despite safety warnings from drug regulators, some U.S. children are still being given a risky painkiller after having their tonsils removed, a new study finds. At issue is the opioid painkiller codeine. In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a “blackContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Having a father with depression may put teens at a heightened risk for the mental health problem, a new study suggests. Previous research had linked depression in mothers and in their children. But according to the investigators, this is the first study toContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — If your child has cancer and is being treated by a team of specialists, frequent and open communication is essential. The American Cancer Society suggests how to talk with team members: Actively take part in your child’s care. Communication should be clear, direct and honest. Treat teamContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A spike in the amount of time teenage girls in the United States spend online is a likely culprit behind the surge in rates of depression, suicide and contemplation of suicide, new research suggests. The finding stems from an analysis of fatal injuryContinue Reading