Archive for the ‘Kids Health’ Category

Babies Injured in Car Seats Used Outside of Cars

Posted by admin on October 20th, 2009

Babies Car Seal Belt

Infant car seats have saved countless young lives, but those same seats are also responsible for injuring thousands of youngsters when improperly used outside a vehicle, a new study found.

More than 43,000 infants in the United States required emergency room care between 2003 and 2007 after falling in car seats that were improperly placed on tables, counters and other elevated surfaces. Accidents were even reported after seats rolled over on soft surfaces, such as beds and sofas, the study discovered. (more…)

Health Tip: Signs That Baby Is in Pain

Posted by admin on September 16th, 2009

baby-cry Young infants may cry a lot. And new parents may not know exactly what’s wrong.

The University of Michigan Health System lists these warning signs that your new baby may be in pain:

A more insistent cry that lasts longer than usual, or a cry that’s higher in pitch.
Silence doesn’t always mean baby is fine. Very sick or premature babies may not have the energy to cry.
Making unusual faces, such as wrinkling the brow, squeezing eyes closed, getting deep creases around the nose, grimacing or holding the mouth open.
Stiff or tense posture, with limbs completely stretched out or pulled tight into the body. Babies may also wiggle or squirm, or be “floppy” as if they’ve lost muscle tone.
Fussiness or irritability that can’t be soothed or comforted.
Not eating or not sleeping.

Source : Yahoo Health

Suffering with Bad Breath

Posted by admin on July 23rd, 2009

You may deny it but 85% of us suffer bad breath at some point in our lives, so here are a few ways you can stop all of that halitosis and smell as fresh as mint. Good oral care is key and this article teaches you just that.

How is bad breath caused? Well, the congregation of excess bacteria in your mouth can trigger a bad odour in your mouth so when you take care of your mouth, your aim should be getting rid of all of that bacteria. These tips below stream out the things you can do to avoid bad breath.
1) Brush twice a day

Once as soon as you wake up and once before you go to bed. This way you are clearing your mouth of any bacteria especially at night, after your meal. At night, your mouth can hold amazing amounts of bacteria so brushing reduces the amount. Use a soft tooth brush so that your gums don’t recede or you won’t hurt yourself.

2) Use a tongue scraper or a tongue cleaner and a floss

A lot of bacteria stays on your tongue which can cause a lot of bad breath so to clear out all of that bacteria (more…)

Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies

Posted by admin on July 14th, 2009

Respiratory problems experienced by low birth weight infants can persist into adulthood, U.S. researchers report.

Young adults with a history of low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds at birth) have an increased risk of hospitalization for respiratory illness, they found.

“Our findings suggest that not only are [low birth weight] survivors at increased risk for long-term respiratory disorders, but that these disorders are clinically significant and associated with increased health care utilization,” wrote lead researcher Dr. Eric C. Walter, of the pulmonary and critical care division at the University of Washington in Seattle. (more…)

Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S Kids Each Year

Posted by admin on July 14th, 2009

More than 43,000 children are injured in slips and falls in bathtubs each year in the United States, researchers report.

Earlier studies of bathtub injuries concentrated on burns from hot water and drowning and near-drowning. This is the first study that looked at injuries caused by slips and falls, according to the report published in the July 13 online edition of Pediatrics.

“What caught our attention was the frequency of the slips and falls,” said lead researcher Dr. Gary A. Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

There are about 120 kids a day injured by slips and falls in bathtubs and showers, and that number is constant over the 18 years the researchers looked at, Smith said. “That is really telling me that we have a problem that needs to be addressed,” he noted. (more…)

Who Influences Kids’ Eating Habits

Posted by admin on June 5th, 2009

The widely held belief that kids learn eating habits from their parents may not be true, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health.

A study, published in Social Science and Medicine, examined the dietary intake and patterns of U.S. families and found a weak resemblance between the eating habits of parents and children.

“Our findings indicate that factors other than family and parental eating behaviors may play an important role in affecting American children’s dietary intakes,” Youfa Wang, senior author of the study and associate professor with the Bloomberg School’s Center for Human Nutrition, says in a written statement. (more…)

Healthy Snacks For Kids

Posted by admin on May 19th, 2009

It is well known that kids enjoy eating and moreover they love to eat junk food. As parents, you can assist your child to obtain healthy and nutritious snack choices so as to develop healthy habits.

The best part is, snacks are good thing and you are not required to cut them out of your child’s diet totally. It is significant for children to have something after every few hours to energize themselves. Sometimes it is better to eat is a simple food substitute that your kids will never notice.

Here are few Healthy Snacks for Kids

1. Kids love to dip things. Take advantage of this by offering carrots with ranch dip, celery with peanut butter or fruit with yogurt dip. This will help them to gain nutrition. (more…)

Autism

Posted by admin on May 14th, 2009

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also include the related conditions Asperger syndrome and PDD-NOS, which have fewer signs and symptoms.

Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by multigene interactions or by rare mutations. In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects. Other proposed causes, such as childhood vaccines, are controversial, and the vaccine hypotheses lack any convincing scientific evidence and are biologically implausible. The prevalence of ASD is about 6 per 1,000 people, with about four times as many males as females. (more…)

Healthy Cholesterol

Posted by admin on May 7th, 2009

We all assume that Cholesterol is dangerous for health and having cholesterol causes heart diseases like heart attack and heart strokes. but the there are three kind of cholesterol, in which two types of cholesterol causes heart strokes and attacks while the other one healthy cholesterol which will helps of our heart.

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Cholesterol guidelines for children and teens

Posted by admin on May 7th, 2009

Cholesterol In Kids

A child who is overweight, does not exercise much, and does not eat healthy foods may have a higher chance of having high cholesterol. High cholesterol can also run in families.

Cholesterol tests for children and teens

It is suggest that children and teens have their cholesterol levels checked if they have a family history of early coronary artery disease or have other risk factors.

Child’s risk of high cholesterol, based on a physical exam and family history, is checked at ages 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years, and then every year through age 21. And also a cholesterol screening test is done between the ages of 18 and 21. (more…)