Dec 19, 2022
Romper – Cassie Shortsleeve
Ask a handful of parents what they’re seeking most when it comes to medical advice for their kids, and they’ll likely tell you the same thing: home remedies for stomach pain in kids. After all, stomach pain is one of the most common complaints in kids. If you are able to effectively identify the cause of their discomfort, in many cases, there are plenty of effective ways to address your child’s stomach pain at home.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/home-remedies-stomach-pain-kids
Dec 19, 2022
The Indian Express – Staff Writer
Adequate nutrition is essential for the growth and development of children. But, a large number of kids do not get enough vitamins and minerals and tend to encounter nutritional deficiencies. Here, we tell parents about various nutritional deficiencies that are commonly seen. Take note of them and make sure your child is getting enough nutrition from their diet.
Read More: https://indianexpress.com/article/parenting/health-fitness/top-3-nutritional-deficiencies-iron-calcium-vitamin-d-8244991/lite/
Dec 18, 2022
NPR – Kate Wells
Waiting for their turn in the ER, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounce crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr. Erica Michiels. Us! Pick us next! they seem to plead with tired eyes.
Michiels directs pediatric emergency medicine at Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lips pressed together in a thin line, she surveys what she calls the “disaster” area.
Read More: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/15/1141679788/childrens-hospitals-are-struggling-to-cope-with-a-surge-of-respiratory-illness
Dec 18, 2022
Harvard – Claire McCarthy, MD
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing problem worldwide. While a nearsighted child can see close objects clearly, more distant objects look blurry. Part of this growing problem, according to experts, is that children are spending too much time indoors looking at things close to them rather than going outside and looking at things that are far away.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/curbing-nearsightedness-in-children-can-outdoor-time-help-202212152868
Dec 17, 2022
Science Daily – Staff Writer
The new study, in the latest issue of the journal Obesity conducted by the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre (CPC), was based on a national nutrition and physical activity survey undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and further backs the ‘Protein Leverage Hypothesis’.
Read More: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221108082623.htm
Dec 17, 2022
The Conversation – Annette Regan and Flor M. Munoz
RSV can be difficult to distinguish from other respiratory infections since the symptoms are common to other illnesses – runny nose, sneezing, congestion, coughing, fever, decreased appetite and wheezing. In most cases, RSV is mild and will improve at home. However, in certain cases, it can cause severe illness and require hospital treatment.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/rsv-treatments-for-young-children-are-lacking-but-the-record-2022-cold-and-flu-season-highlights-the-urgency-for-vaccines-and-other-preventive-strategies-195700
Dec 16, 2022
The Indian Express – Staff Writer
Acne is a common skin problem that is seen in both adults as well as teenagers. In the latter, it is commonly seen during the transition period — from a child to an adult — when the body goes through a lot of hormonal changes. But, is this acne preventable? If so, what can be done about it?
Taking to Instagram, team Rujuta explained in a video that teenage acne are breakouts that are seen on the face, between the period of 8 years and 18 years. Unlike adult acne, it does not leave a mark or a scar, provided one does not pick on it or pinch it. Also, this form of acne is seen on the top layer of the skin, and therefore, does not stay for long.
Read More: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/reduce-screen-time-exercise-eat-fruits-veggies-prevent-teenage-acne-nutritionist-tips-8289961/lite/
Dec 16, 2022
Verizon – Jason Fanelli
I’ve been playing video games for over three decades, turning what once was a hobby into a writing career. I remember the clashes I’d have with my own parents back in the day, ranging from how long I could play to what games I could play to my mood while playing. Fun fact: They used to keep my consoles plugged into an outlet controlled by a light switch, so if I wasn’t listening to them, my progress was lost with a single flip.
Read More: https://www.verizon.com/about/parenting/healthy-gamer-habits
Dec 15, 2022
Medical X-Press – Joel Aleccia
U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts. Updated growth charts released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now extend to a body mass indexof 60—up from previous charts that stopped at a BMI of 37, with additional categories to track obesity in kids ages 2 to 19.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-health-tool-track-severe-obesity.html
Dec 15, 2022
NBC News – Elizabeth Chuck
Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can be deleterious to their health.
In one study, researchers reported a link between screen time and higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder diagnoses among preteens. In the other, the results suggested that using electronic devices to calm youngsters when they’re upset may inhibit their ability to learn to soothe themselves, leading to more frequent, intense emotional outbursts
Read More: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna61316
