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Too many babies start eating solid foods too soon, CDC study says
Four out of 10 mothers surveyed began feeding their infants solid food when they were only 4 months old and their still-developing bodies weren’t able to process it -- and more than half the moms said they had been advised to do so by a medical...
Tags: Diabetes, American Academy of Pediatrics, Family, Science and Technology, Disease Prevention
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Happy Trails: Final week of Danville Pediatrics' 'Wild West' approaches
mariel@communityartscenter.netThis Wednesday marks the final week of Danville Pediatrics’ Wild West exhibit, which has been open since Feb. 6. The exhibit fills every inch of the Community Arts Center’s 11,000-square-foot building and transports visitors to the American...Tags: Mining, Arts, Artists, Medical Specialization, Metal and Mineral
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Pediatricians' group: gay marriage fosters child health
Los Angeles TimesThe influential American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended legalizing gay marriage on the grounds that it fosters the good health and well-being of children. In a policy statement released Thursday, the AAP declared that "scientific evidence affirms...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Same-Sex Marriage, Medical Specialization, American Academy of Pediatrics, Family
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Mom's drinking tied to infant deaths: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to their mothers' heavy alcohol use during or soon after pregnancy, according to a new study from Australia. Researchers found those deaths may result from babies being...Tags: Medical Specialization, Family, Science and Technology, Disease Prevention, University of California, San Diego
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Pediatricians oppose school suspension, expulsion
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A group representing pediatricians says disciplining students with out-of-school suspension or expulsion is counterproductive to school goals and should only be used on case by case basis. The policy statement from the...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Substance Abuse, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Medical Specialization, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Child's tiredness could signal underlying problem
Q: My 8-year-old is tired all the time even though she gets 11 to 12 hours of sleep a night. Is this part of growing up, or should I address it with her pediatrician? I wondered if she might be anemic, but I have read this is rare in children. A: It's...
Tags: Mayo Clinic, Healthy Diet, Symptoms, Diabetes, Physical Conditions
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10 myths about children's health
Dr. Allan Greissman of Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida dispels some common misconceptions parents may have about their children’s health. 1. Kids in day care get sick more often While it may seem that kids in daycare get sick more often,...
Tags: Wheezing, Diarrhea, Diabetes, Drugs and Medicines, Vomiting
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Vaccination schedule for children is safe, study says
The recommended schedule of vaccines for children is safe and has done much to dramatically lower the incidence of devastating illnesses, according to a new national scientific study that was partly led by a Northwestern University professor....
Tags: Family, Science and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Research, Politics
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One for the record books
HealthThere are all sorts of stories lurking in the piles of data compiled by government and scientific researchers, but you don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to see some major implications in the birth data reported recently in the journal Pediatrics. According... -
Toddlers who snore: Is there cause for worry?
Does your child snore? If so, have your discussed their snoring with your pediatrician? A new study published in Pediatrics supported the routine screening and tracking of snoring among preschoolers. Pediatricians should routinely be inquiring about...
Tags: Sleep Apnea
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More Children are Getting This Disease and It is Preventable
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterMost parents would do anything to protect their children, but many may not be protecting their children from one disease. An alarming statistic shows more children than ever before are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. One in three new cases of Type...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Nutrition, Diabetes, American Academy of Pediatrics, Obesity
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Doctor says cold medicines don't work for young kids
When a young child comes down with a cold — congestion, a scratchy sore throat and runny nose, maybe with greenish goo — many parents head straight for the drugstore for a bottle of children's cold medicine. Don't bother. It's worth it...Tags: Antihistamines, Coughing, American Academy of Pediatrics, Soups, Pharmaceuticals
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