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Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
(HealthDay)
6 Feb 2012 at 11:01am
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Close to 4,600 kids in the
United States were hospitalized as a result of child abuse in one recent
year, and 300 of them died, a new study shows.
Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends
(HealthDay)
6 Feb 2012 at 11:01am
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Adding more fuel to the
controversial topic of children and spanking, two Canadian child
development experts have published a new analysis that warns that physical
punishment poses serious risks to a child's long-term development.
Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting
(HealthDay)
6 Feb 2012 at 11:01am
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Constipation is often the cause of
bedwetting in children, a small, new study suggests.
The 'Choking Game': 1 in 7 College Kids Has Tried It
(Time.com)
6 Feb 2012 at 2:35am
Time.com - The potentially lethal Choking Game, which involves cutting off the blood supply to the brain, appears to be popular with some college students who think it's not as dangerous as using illicit drugs
Child abuse experts calls for U.S. campaign
(Reuters)
6 Feb 2012 at 12:14am
Reuters - Nearly 4,600 U.S. children were hospitalized with broken bones, traumatic brain injury and other serious damage caused by physical abuse in 2006, according to a new report.
Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in cars
(Reuters)
6 Feb 2012 at 12:13am
Reuters - A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the car, rates of exposure are still high enough to warrant concern.
Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 10:49pm
AP - Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren't all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list.
Dealing With Head Lice
(HealthDay)
5 Feb 2012 at 8:46pm
HealthDay - SUNDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Although there is a stigma
associated with having head lice, infestations with these small insects
are common and nothing to be ashamed of, according to Dr. Hannah
Chow-Johnson, a pediatrician at Loyola University Health System.
Study: Breastfeeding Strengthens Children's Lungs
(ContributorNetwork)
5 Feb 2012 at 3:26pm
ContributorNetwork - A study published by the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reverses some earlier thinking that breastfeeding by mothers with asthma might increase the child's risk for the disease. The study found breastfeeding strengthens children's lungs, even if the mother has asthma. Here are details about breastfeeding and lung health in children.
Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issues
(The Christian Sc...
4 Feb 2012 at 1:00pm
The Christian Science Monitor - Whenever abortion becomes a heated political issue, you can be sure that religion is involved. The reverse also is true. Such is the case with the 2012 election season.
Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
(HealthDay)
3 Feb 2012 at 8:47pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most
patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your
toddler in an effective, loving way.
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
(HealthDay)
3 Feb 2012 at 8:47pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Preparations for successful breast-feeding
begin during pregnancy.
Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
(HealthDay)
3 Feb 2012 at 8:47pm
HealthDay - FRIDAY. Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- The babies of women who
develop an epidural-related fever while in labor are at greater risk of
having problems right at birth, including poor muscle tone, breathing
difficulties, low Apgar scores and seizures, a new study suggests.
Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's
Lungs
(HealthDay)
3 Feb 2012 at 8:47pm
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) --
Breast-feeding is associated with improved lung function in school-age
children, particularly those with asthmatic mothers, a new study says.
Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money
(Reuters)
3 Feb 2012 at 2:28pm
Reuters - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests.
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