Children's Health and Nutrition

Pregnancy denial syndrome: a case for defence? (AFP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:04:54 GMT

AFP - Whether the French woman who killed eight of her newborns suffered from a syndrome known as pregnancy denial may determine if she faces major prison time or intensive psychiatric care.

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Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:09:06 GMT

Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:20:52 GMT

Reuters - New research shows that babies born to methamphetamine-using moms face much higher risks of serious complications, compared to babies not exposed in the womb to this illegal street drug.

Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:18:54 GMT

Reuters - Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study.

Secondhand smoke may be hurting kids' grades

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:15:56 GMT

Children and teenagers exposed to secondhand smoke at home may get poorer grades than their peers from smoke-free homes, a study of Hong Kong students suggests.

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Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:39:29 GMT

Reuters - Children who live in damp, water-damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests.

Can secondhand smoke hurt kids' grades? (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:38:18 GMT

Reuters - Children and teenagers exposed to secondhand smoke at home may get poorer grades than their peers from smoke-free homes, a study of Hong Kong students suggests.

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Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:47:31 GMT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- American parents are more likely than European parents to have conflicts with their adult children, finds a new study.

Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:47:27 GMT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Patients are less likely to develop infections at the sites of total hip or knee replacements if they undergo epidural or spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, a new study reports.

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:53 GMT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else.

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:50 GMT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children adopted by gay or lesbian parents develop as well as those adopted by heterosexual couples, a new study has found.

Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:48 GMT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate) Oral Solution has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic drooling in children aged 3 to 16.

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:42 GMT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children with brain injuries tend to be able to acquire the same language abilities as other children but have greater difficulty developing story-telling skills, a new study shows.

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns (HealthDay)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:38 GMT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Evamist, a drug used to reduce menopause-related hot flashes in women, may harm children and pets who have skin contact with the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

Video: Tiny batteries pack big danger

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:17:27 GMT

Tiny lithium discs pose multiple health risks for kids. WRC's Liz Crenshaw reports.?(NBC News Channel)

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Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal? (Reuters)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:07:12 GMT

Reuters - An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.

Indian minister warns of fruit and veg hormone injections (AFP)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:59:04 GMT

AFP - Indian farmers are injecting a hormone sometimes given to women during childbirth into vegetables and fruits to make the produce ripen sooner and gain weight, an Indian minister has warned.

Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk (Reuters)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:41:30 GMT

Reuters - A woman's overall diet during pregnancy may not be related to her child's risk of developing wheezing problems by preschool age, a new study suggests.

U.S. a Leader in Tension Between Adults and Their Parents (LiveScience.com)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:26:50 GMT

LiveScience.com - Parents in the United States are more likely to have conflict in their relationships with their adult children than are parents in European countries, a new study finds.

New health policy: encouraging friendships? (Reuters)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:37:50 GMT

Reuters - Having good social relationships -- friends, marriage or children -- may be every bit as important to a healthy lifespan as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medications, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Smoking may worsen outcome of pregnancy complication (Reuters)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:15:25 GMT

Reuters - A new study suggests that smokers who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are at particular risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder -- including preterm delivery, low birth weight and stillbirth.

theGrio: 'Lion King' child star's leukemia battle takes center stage

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:44:58 GMT

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Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:25:34 GMT

Kids shouldn't be forced to miss school because they have head lice, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:38:21 GMT

New Hampshire again ranks No. 1 nationally in an annual survey on children's well-being. But the numbers also indicate a growing problem in the state: poverty.

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Some experts wary of gastric bands for teens

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:01:44 GMT

In some medical circles, concern over gastric banding for teenagers is growing nearly as fast as American waistlines. Some doctors worry about the device's long-term safety and effectiveness.

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Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:54:03 GMT

More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contact lenses are the leading culprit, the first detailed national estimate suggests.
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Portable baby recliners recalled after death

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:08:12 GMT

Portable baby recliners that are supposed to help fussy babies sleep better are being recalled after the death of an infant.

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Getting high from sound? It's all in your head

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:27:34 GMT

The teen fad known as i-Dosing has led some parents to worry, some teachers to panic and some narcotics authorities to start monitoring the so-called ?digital drug.?

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Off-hours delivery may not affect preemie survival

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:49:02 GMT

While studies have found that infants born during hospital off-hours may have a heightened risk of death, the same may not be true of the tiniest preemies cared for at major medical centers, a new study suggests.
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Malicious adults use drugs to abuse kids

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:46:16 GMT

About 160 kids are hurt in the U.S. each year ? and at least two die ? after being forced to ingest drugs and alcohol by malicious caregivers, a new study finds. Many are given alcohol, marijuana or cocaine.
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1.3 million Smith and Noble blinds recalled

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:27:42 GMT

Smith and Noble is recalling 1.3 million Roman shades and roller shades, after a child was nearly strangled.
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How to get boys to read? Try a book on farts

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:04:58 GMT

Parents of reluctant readers are hoping books that exploit boys' love of bodily functions and gross-out humor can close the gender gap in reading achievement.

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ADHD meds help, but many parents still against them

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:48:02 GMT

Medication may be the most effective treatment for kids with ADHD but it?s not a cure-all, a new Consumer Reports survey shows.
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Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:55:00 GMT

A 2-year-old Canadian boy who was born with a rare lymphatic disorder underwent a second operation Monday to repair his severely disfigured face, doctors said.

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Kids' high cholesterol may drop naturally

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:16:28 GMT

Very high cholesterol levels in kids may decline over time even without intervention, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found.
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Play yard tents recalled after child's death

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:43:19 GMT

About 20,000 tents that clip on to the top of play yards are being recalled two years after a child died when his neck became trapped between the frame and the metal rod at the tent's base.
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82,000 drop-side cribs recalled by Pottery Barn

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:33:31 GMT

The government took a big step Wednesday toward eliminating from stores, hotels and daycare centers any crib with a side rail that can be raised and lowered ? so-called drop-side cribs.

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theGrio: Dangerous cough 'sizzurp' popularized by stars, youth

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:15:31 GMT

For some kids, there's a growing trend of getting high from concotions made from everyday items found in refrigerators and household medicine cabinets, including cough syrup made into a sweet drink called "purple drank."
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Children's Health and Nutrition

Pregnancy denial syndrome: a case for defence? (AFP)

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Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby (Reuters)

Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study (Reuters)

Secondhand smoke may be hurting kids' grades

Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies (Reuters)

Can secondhand smoke hurt kids' grades? (Reuters)

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Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations (HealthDay)

Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety (HealthDay)

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher (HealthDay)

Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children (HealthDay)

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study (HealthDay)

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns (HealthDay)

Video: Tiny batteries pack big danger

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal? (Reuters)

Indian minister warns of fruit and veg hormone injections (AFP)

Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk (Reuters)

U.S. a Leader in Tension Between Adults and Their Parents (LiveScience.com)

New health policy: encouraging friendships? (Reuters)

Smoking may worsen outcome of pregnancy complication (Reuters)

theGrio: 'Lion King' child star's leukemia battle takes center stage

Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say

Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says

Some experts wary of gastric bands for teens

Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually

Portable baby recliners recalled after death

Getting high from sound? It's all in your head

Off-hours delivery may not affect preemie survival

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Malicious adults use drugs to abuse kids

1.3 million Smith and Noble blinds recalled

How to get boys to read? Try a book on farts

ADHD meds help, but many parents still against them

Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY

Kids' high cholesterol may drop naturally

Play yard tents recalled after child's death

82,000 drop-side cribs recalled by Pottery Barn

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