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A New Study Clarifies Some of The Factors That Put Certain Kids at Greater Risk
Jan 15, 2014Frequent colds are a normal part of young children's lives, but sometimes a stuffy nose becomes a more severe lung infection. Now, a new study clarifies some of the factors that put certain kids at greater risk. The study, published ...
Tags: kids health, frequent colds, human rhinoviruses, common cold, risks
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Acute Otitis Media Is The Most Common Ailment Among Kids of Preschool Age
Jan 13, 2014Acute otitis media, or ear infection, is the most common ailment among kids of preschool age and younger in the U.S., primarily because these children have immature middle-ear drainage systems, higher exposure to respiratory illnesses and ...
Tags: acute otitis media, ear infection, kids health, health care
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Jewell Is an Expert in Immunomodulation to Target a Specific Disease
Jan 9, 2014In 2004, a form of cancer known as neuroblastoma claimed the life of Alexandra (Alex) Scott, a little girl who gained national attention for using her lemonade stand to raise money for cancer research. Now, the organization established in ...
Tags: neuroblastoma, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, University of Maryland
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About 1 in 3 Otherwise Healthy Children Suffers a Bone Fracture
Jan 9, 2014Broken bones may seem like a normal part of an active childhood. About 1 in 3 otherwise healthy children suffers a bone fracture. Breakage of the bone running from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist (distal forearm fracture) is the ...
Tags: broken bones, bone fracture, kids health, bone health, bone strength
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The Imaging Technique They Developed Could Be Used to Study Other Rna Viruses
Jan 2, 2014By the time they're two, most children have had respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and suffered symptoms no worse than a bad cold. But for some children, especially premature babies and those with underlying health conditions, RSV can lead ...
Tags: respiratory syncytial virus, childhood disease, kids health
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Nebulizers Aren't Providing People with Asthma a Full Dose of Medication
Dec 27, 2013Nebulizers -- devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist -- aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study. Researchers found that less than 20 percent of ...
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A Vaccine That Protects Children Against 4 Strains of Flu May Be More Effective
Dec 27, 2013A vaccine that protects children against four strains of flu may be more effective than the usual three-strain vaccine, a new study suggests. The four-strain (or so-called "quadrivalent") vaccine is available as a nasal spray or an ...
Tags: four strains of flu, quadrivalent, four-strain vaccine, kids health
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Children Who Are Exposed to Alcohol Are Likely to Have Problems with Their Social Skills
Dec 27, 2013Children who are exposed to alcohol before they are born are more likely to have problems with their social skills, according to new research. Having a mother who drank during pregnancy was also linked to significant emotional and ...
Tags: kids health, drink during pregnancy, pregnancy women habits
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It's Important for Kids to Avoid Any Sources of Lead
Dec 26, 2013Lead poisoning can lead to behavioral problems, hearing problems, kidney damage and lowered IQs in children, so it's important for kids to avoid any sources of lead. The University of Michigan Health System offers this advice, especially ...
Tags: Health Tip, Lead Exposure, Kids Health, Lead Poisoning
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Violent Movie Characters Drink Alcohol, Smoke Cigarettes Rated Appropriate for Children
Dec 26, 2013Violent movie characters are also likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual behavior in films rated appropriate for children over 12, according to a new study. "Parents should be aware that youth who watch PG-13 ...
Tags: violent movie, kids health, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes
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Parents Should Check Every Window in Home to Make Sure Covering Doesn't Pose a Danger
Dec 26, 2013Corded blinds and shades pose significant strangulation hazards for young children. Experts say parents should check every window in the home to make sure the covering doesn't pose a danger. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...
Tags: Health Tip, kids health, Corded Blinds, Strangulation Hazards
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Obese Children Have Elevated Levels of a Key Stress Hormone
Dec 25, 2013Obese children have elevated levels of a key stress hormone, according to a new study. Researchers measured levels of cortisol -- considered an indicator of stress -- in hair samples from 20 obese and 20 normal-weight children, aged 8 to ...
Tags: obese children, stress hormone, kids health
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Kids Who Don't Get Enough Sleep May Experience a Slight Spike in Their Blood Pressure
Dec 25, 2013Kids who don't get enough sleep at night may experience a slight spike in their blood pressure the next day even if they are not overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The research included 143 kids aged 10 to 18 who spent one night ...
Tags: kids health, enough sleep, blood pressure
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