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- Genes May Boost Woman’s Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News)—Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676580 - Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News)—The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is five times higher when parents sleep with their infant, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676552 - Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News)—Swollen tonsils and adenoids are a major cause of sleep apnea in children, and while removing them did not improve attention, memory or learning for these kids, it did help them with sleep, behavior and quality of life, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676622 - Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News)—Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676444 - Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids’ Dental Health, Experts Say
Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children’s teeth to prevent decay
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News)—When it comes to the care of your children’s teeth, dentists aren’t the only experts who can help
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676450 - Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News)—A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676443 - Weekend ‘Catch-Up’ Sleep May Cut Young Drivers’ Crash Risk
Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News)—Young drivers who get behind the wheel while drowsy run a higher risk of getting into car crashes, but Australian researchers have found that not catching up on missed sleep on weekends puts them in even greater danger of having an accident at night.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676587 - ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News)—Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn’t have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676508 - Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News)—The older vaccine for whooping cough that was phased out in the late 1990s is more effective than the current version of the vaccine, a new study contends.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676537 - Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Enforce basic rules
(HealthDay News)—Parents of new drivers can breathe a bit easier by setting safety rules for their teens.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676267 - Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier
Set a good example
(HealthDay News)—Want to get kids to eat healthy foods? Start with eating a healthier diet yourself.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676269 - Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say
SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News)—Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676411 - Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Long-term study followed working-class British males
FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News)—Teen bullies are more likely to be criminals when they’re adults, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676317 - Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says
Expert suspects disrupted sleep cycles might play a role in both disorders
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News)—Although colic has always been considered a gastrointestinal illness, new research suggests that migraines might be to blame.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675468 - Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found
THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News)—The adult children of parents who were addicted to alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for depression, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676316 - Health Tip: Pay Attention to Baby’s Communication
And watch for signs of delay
(HealthDay News)—Young infants may not be able to speak, but that doesn’t mean they’re not trying to communicate.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676027 - Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
Researchers say this might lead to sensory overload
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News)—Children with autism see simple movement much more quickly than other children, a small new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676290 - Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners’ Reading Skills: Study
Some experts say no level of exposure is safe, push for zero tolerance from CDC
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News)—Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676321 - Health Tip: Schedule Baby’s First Dental Visit
As soon as the first tooth pops out
(HealthDay News)—It’s never too early to begin caring for the teeth, so your baby should visit the dentist soon after the first tooth emerges.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676032 - Rich ‘Cougar,’ ‘Sugar Daddy’ Stereotypes Might Not Mirror Reality
Instead, couples with big age gaps tend to be poorer, study finds
MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News)—The notion of wealthy “sugar daddies” with young, pretty wives and well-heeled “cougar” women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676165 - Kids’ Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
Better performance at age 7 linked to better incomes, jobs and housing in adulthood, U.K. study says
MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News)—A person’s math and reading abilities in early childhood influence how successful they are as adults, a new study contends.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676257 - More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
And fracture risk doesn’t rise when physical activity clock is extended, study finds
SATURDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News)—Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn’t increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675806 - Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Be sure to eat right
(HealthDay News)—Regular dental checkups and proper daily hygiene are important during pregnancy.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676033 - Bacteria in Baby’s Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says
One species appears linked to slowed progress, researchers find
THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News)—Infants’ early growth is influenced by the types of bacteria in their digestive system, a new study says.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676111 - Study Sees Link Between Mom’s Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
But the risk is small and the connection hasn’t been proven, researchers say
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News)—Women who come down with the flu during pregnancy may be at increased risk of having a child who develops bipolar disorder, a new study suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676232 - Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Single, random change to gene during fetal development causes birthmarks and the more serious Sturge-Weber syndrome
By Brenda Goodman
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News)—Researchers say they finally know what causes babies to be born with port-wine stain birthmarks and a rarer but related condition that often leads to lifelong struggles with blindness, seizures and mental disabilities.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676242 - For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies’ Lungs
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News)—Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675934 - Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids’ Bones Strong
Higher levels of the mineral tied to greater bone density in study
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News)—Magnesium may be as crucial to children’s bone health as calcium, according to a small, early study.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675905 - Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Protein used in common classroom item may cause reaction in kids with milk allergies
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News)—Dustless chalk may cause allergy and asthma symptoms in students with a milk allergy, researchers have found.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676073 - Health Tip: Monitor Fat in Preschoolers’ Diet
Limit consumption of cheese, fruit juice
(HealthDay News)—Once children reach the age of 4, they will need less fat than in the first years of life.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675738 - Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Study tied exposure in womb to hyperactivity, lower IQ
MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News)—Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals in the womb is associated with hyperactivity and lower intelligence in children, a new study indicates.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675906 - School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
Study found less fighting among girls who were athletes and less bullying against boys on teams
SUNDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News)—Playing school sports is known to have many benefits for teens, but researchers have found a new reason to encourage kids to take up a sport: It may reduce teen girls’ likelihood of being involved in violence and some teen boys’ risk of being bullied.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676058 - Most Docs Don’t Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely
SATURDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News)—About 90 percent of pediatric specialists who diagnose and manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children do not follow treatment guidelines published recently by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to a new study.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676064 - Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
Better care, advances in technology may explain improved survival for these young kidney failure patients
SATURDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News)—The death risk for American children and teens undergoing dialysis for kidney failure has dropped significantly in recent decades, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676101 - No Need to Toss Your Child’s Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
The common practice may be unnecessary because strep bacteria typically don’t survive
SATURDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News)—Parents often are advised to replace children’s toothbrushes after they’ve had strep throat, but that might be misguided, a new study suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676005 - Low-Dose ‘Pill’ Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Women on low-estrogen formulations report more pain overall, and during sex
FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News)—Women taking birth control pills with lower amounts of estrogen—a commonly prescribed contraceptive—may be at higher risk for chronic pelvic pain and pain during orgasm, according to new research.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676083 - Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
Second study tied sunlight exposure to better vision
FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News)—Being outdoors at recess and increased exposure to sunlight both reduce children’s risk of nearsightedness (myopia), two new studies suggest.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676007 - Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
Children should not play with these products, researcher says
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News)—Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=676019 - Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Specifically, they reacted less to images of people in pain during study
THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News)—The brains of children with conduct problems don’t react in a normal way when they see images of other people in pain, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675861 - Health Tip: Holding Your Infant Skin to Skin
May provide added warmth
(HealthDay News)—Skin-to-skin contact is comforting for newborns, who are still adjusting to the world around them. Even with just a few minutes of skin-to-skin care (holding an undressed baby next to your bare skin) can offer big benefits.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675555 - Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News)—An experimental drug for autism did not improve levels of lethargy and social withdrawal in children who took it, but it did show some other benefits, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675894 - Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News)—With four to five times more males affected by autism spectrum disorders than females, much less is known about girls with autism.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675940 - Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises
Helpful tips can reassure expectant mothers about their hair, nail and skin care treatments
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News)—For the many pregnant women who are concerned about how beauty products, such as hair dyes and skin creams, will affect their developing baby, an expert offers some advice on what is safe.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675860 - Preemies’ Increased Survival Comes With No Rise in Disabilities: Study
Still, better care recommended for very early babies, researchers say
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News)—Extremely premature infants are more likely to have mental and physical disabilities than full-term infants, but rates of such disabilities aren’t rising, new research says.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675875 - Study Looks at Vitamin D Needs in Breast-Fed Babies
Supplements helped infants meet recommended blood levels to support bone health
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News)—Ideal amounts of vitamin D supplementation for breast-feeding infants are unclear, according to a new study.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675874 - Blind Cords Pose Danger to Toddlers, Doctors Warn
Experts suggest cordless blinds, short pull cords, safety devices, and keeping beds away from windows
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News)—Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675829 - Why Johnny Can’t Add, Even After Tutoring
Brain structure may predict math improvement more than intelligence, study finds
MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News)—Whether your child will benefit from math tutoring may depend more on brain structure than intelligence, a small study suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675782 - Health Tip: Manage Visitors After Bringing Home Baby
Let guests know when is convenient
(HealthDay News)—Family and friends love to welcome a new baby home and offer their help. But new parents should establish rules as they settle into their routines.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675562 - Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Tips for keeping allergens away from their skin, out of air in your home
SATURDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News)—Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms, an expert says.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675609 - Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids
Being overprotective may be just as bad as being neglectful for spurring bully and victim roles
FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News)—Parents may think they can keep their kids safe by hovering over them, but a new study finds that children of overprotective parents are more likely to be bullied.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675763 - More Infants Surviving With Serious Heart Defects, Study Finds
But death risk still too high, researchers say
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News)—Babies born with serious congenital heart defects are more likely to survive now than they were in the late 1970s, a new study finds. There is still plenty of room for improvement, however, the researchers added.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675638 - Kids’ Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
Identifying which factors lead to longer recoveries may improve treatment
THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News)—Children with more severe concussion symptoms take longer to recover from their head injury than those with milder symptoms, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675703 - Newborn’s Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News)—Autism risk may be spotted at birth by examining placentas for abnormalities, new research suggests.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675720 - Many Kids Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplants Must Return to Hospital
Study found readmissions for fever, infections and gastro problems
WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News)—Nearly two-thirds of children who received stem cell transplants were readmitted to the hospital within six months for treatment of problems such as infections and unexplained fevers, a new study finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675673 - Ultrasound Best Detector of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies, Study Finds
Women with symptoms in early pregnancy shouldn’t rely on clinical exam alone, experts say
TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News)—Ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg grows in the fallopian tubes or other spots outside the uterus, typically leads to miscarriage and can even prove fatal.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675598 - Childhood Meningitis Tied to Reduced Education, Employment Prospects
Danish study found some were less likely to be financially self-sufficient as adults
TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News)—Some young adults who had bacterial meningitis during childhood have less education and are less financially self-sufficient than those in the general population, a new study from Denmark found.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675600 - Many Parents Give Kids Cold Medicines When They Shouldn’t, Survey Finds
They often miss fine print on the label warning against use in children younger than 4 years old
TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News)—More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they’re too young for such products, a new survey finds.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675667 - Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces
Study found close contact with relatives, friends who had warts was greatest risk factor
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News)—Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates, rather than from public places such as pools or communal showers.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675566 - Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
Researchers warn that highly cited kids’ ‘challenge’ can land them in the ER
By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News)—As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the “Cinnamon Challenge”—a stunt that has landed some in the ER, pediatricians warn.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675599 - ‘Clean Your Plate’ Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids
‘Controlling’ food behavior messages are counterproductive, study finds
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News)—Although you might think being a member of the “clean plate club” is something that stops when a child is young, new research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675613