MONDAY, Aug. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — “Put your listening ears on!” frustrated parents often say. But some kids aren’t deliberately tuning out Mom and Dad — they really can’t hear them. If you suspect your child has a hearing problem, get it checked out, experts advise. Even minor hearingContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Some children love taking a shower, while others find it just another chore to struggle with. Thankfully, for the parents of kids in the latter category, a daily shower may not be necessary, the American Academy of Dermatology says. While a daily bath or shower shouldn’t hurtContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You eagerly await baby’s first words and delight at his growing vocabulary. But that excitement may cause you to miss speech problems that should be corrected quickly. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), many parents don’t know common warning signs of speechContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Anyone — especially a young child — can drown in only a few inches of water. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it doesn’t recommend any swim instruction for kids under the age of 1. And even after a child learns how to swim, the child shouldContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you love fish and you’re pregnant, new research suggests eating lots of it might help you avoid delivering your baby too soon. The researchers found that women who had the lowest levels of fatty acids from fish during their first and secondContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — By the age of 5, the majority of young children will have an ear infection, the American Academy of Otolaryngology says. Most ear infections will resolve without medical intervention or with a dose of antibiotics. But in some children, ear infections become chronic. In these cases, parentsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Postpartum depression causes symptoms including unhappiness and hopelessness among new moms. The good news is that it’s usually temporary and treatable, Postpartum Support International says. The organization offers these suggestions for the partner of a woman with postpartum depression: Reassure her that the condition is not herContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Stretch marks aren’t confined to pregnant women. Youngsters in puberty also may develop these lines on the body due to rapid growth. Skin is typically quite elastic, the Nemours Foundation points out, but when it overstretched, small scars known as stretch marks may develop. Nemours suggests howContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Sorry, new moms, although you’ve already waited at least nine months, it’s not time for a glass of wine just yet: New research suggests it might be best for baby’s brain to wait until you’ve stopped breast-feeding. That’s because exposure to alcohol inContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to bright light in the hour before bedtime can make it difficult for kids to fall asleep, family health experts warn. As day changes to night, the body increases production of a sleep-inducing hormone called melatonin. But exposure to artificial light fromContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You know that wearing seat belts and putting kids in appropriate car seats can save lives, but are you doing all you can to make your car a safe environment for little ones? Hundreds of thousands of car seats are recalled for safetyContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Gluten-free foods are one of the latest nutritional trends, with many parents assuming foods with a gluten-free label are healthier than foods with gluten. But new research says that’s just not true, unless your child truly must avoid gluten — a protein foundContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The support of co-workers is crucial for new mothers who want to continue breast-feeding after returning to work, a new study finds. Study author Joanne Goldbort, an assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Nursing, said co-worker support is critical for severalContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Using any form of nicotine during pregnancy or while nursing may raise a baby’s risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new animal research suggests. The findings indicate that nicotine patches or electronic cigarettes may not be a safe alternative to cigarettes duringContinue Reading