Child Health News
Strength Training Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Liver for Teens
It’s a well known fact that obesity is associated with Type II diabetes. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended increased physical activity as the
Baby Blues – Perinatal and Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is usually a joyous time for the new parents and their families. Months of planning, preparation for
FDA Warns Against Over the Counter Chelation
The FDA warned eight companies that market over-the-counter (OTC) chelation therapies that their products are unapproved drugs and it is a violation to make unsubstantiated claims
Pertussis Vaccination Should Include Parents and Caretakers
Recently there has been a lot of news about the Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak; there has been a concerted effort to vaccinate all children against
Supplements in Toddlers
Parents hope they’re doing the best things for their children. This is true from the day the child is born until they grow up and
Soap & Water Wipes Prevent Skin Infections in Wrestlers
Wrestlers can easily transmit skin infections during wrestling competitions; these infections can be bacterial, fungal or viral. Some wrestlers compete in 3 or more matches
Exercise in Boys Improve Insulin Resistance and Body Fat
A recent study presented at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions demonstrated that aerobic or resistance exercise (weight lifting) in obese boys can decrease the
Pertussis Cases on the Rise in California
There has been a rise in reported cases of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) this year in California. Over 900 confirmed and over 600 suspected cases have
Teen Males “Sack Tapping”
Teen males have always found ways to express their testosterone spurts during their formative years. In the past they would find risky activities like climbing
Binge Eating Severity Found to be Directly Related to Severity of Childhood Sexual or Emotional Abuse
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an eating disorder in which an individual eats large quantities of food, usually very quickly. However, unlike Bulimia, the person
AAP Updates Drowning Prevention Recommendations
The AAP released new recommendations on the prevention of drowning in young children. In the past recommendations, the AAP did not have any scientific studies
ADHD and Pesticide Exposure
A recent study published in the June online edition of Pediatrics showed that children with higher levels of organophosphate pesticide metabolites in their urine were at
Rotavirus Vaccine Reduce Hospitalizations
The Rotateq vaccine was introduced to the U.S. market in 2006; it is used to prevent gastroenteritis caused by the Rotavirus virus. Rotavirus causes severe vomiting
Children’s Medication Recall
On April 30, 2010, McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced a voluntary recall of many of their children’s over-the-counter medications. This recall is not due to any
Asthma and Vitamin D
A recent article published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology looked at the relationship between asthmatic children and vitamin D levels. The study
Obesity Gene Can Be Counteracted
Many obese patients like to blame their weight problems on their genes. A recent study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine evaluated a specific
