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Popping pacifier into parent's mouth to clean it beneficial to baby, study claims
That old-fashioned way of cleaning your baby's pacifier with your own saliva could transfer germs that actually help boost the infant's immune system and stave off allergies, according to a recent study by Swedish researchers. But the study is also...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Allergies, Rush University Medical Center, Tooth Decay, Vaginal Delivery
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¿Chupar el chupete del bebé para limpiarlo es buena o mala idea?
ReutersPor Genevra Pittman NUEVA YORK (Reuters Health) - Los niños serían menos propensos a tener asma y erupciones si sus padres "limpiaban" sus chupetes con la boca cuando eran bebés, sugirió un estudio. Los resultados no prueban que esa técnica proteja...Tags: Physical Conditions
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
![<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/49569952-08110724.jpg "<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/\" target=\"_blank\">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>")
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Procedural Sedation, Nearsightedness, Common, Baby Products, Parmesan Cheese
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Prebiotics in baby formula and eczema: mixed picture
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence to suggest that putting prebiotics in baby formula protects children against the skin condition eczema, according to a fresh look at past research. The theory is that babies who can't breastfeed can drink...Tags: Wheezing, Allergies, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sydney (Australia), Physical Conditions
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Ditching dairy
"Canned salmon: It does a body good" doesn't pack quite the same punch as that other slogan. "Got edamame?" Not much better. They're worth remembering though, given a growing movement away from milk. Consumption is at its lowest level in 36 years,...
Tags: Vitamin D, Kidney Beans, Lactose Intolerance, Food Industry, Milk
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Common skin conditions in kids are more than just an itch to scratch
Most new parents dream of their newborns with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and pretty, soft new baby skin. But as they grow, children can experience some very common skin conditions — some with an easy fix, and others a little more complex. Eleven-...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Dermatology, Viral Diseases and Infections, Chemical Industry, Physical Conditions
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Food allergies: Local children adjust to life without some foods
PETOSKEY — When Julie Poquette packs her son, Jason’s, lunch, it’s not about what he will eat, but about what he can’t. Jason, 9, a third-grader at Ottawa Elementary in Petoskey, doesn’t know what peanut butter tastes like....
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Lifestyle and Leisure, Physical Conditions, Students, Health and Safety at School
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How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Medical Specialization, Diabetes, Dermatology, Chemical Industry, Weather Reports
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Skin Condition Prompts Child Abuse Investigation
pix11.com | @stephtsofliasA Queens family says they're being wrongly accused of abusing their 5-year-old daughter. All because of a skin condition. Andrew Schieffer, of Ridgewood, said he took his daughter with him to vote in the New York Republican Primary this week. Elizabeth...Tags: Politics, Ridgewood, Skin Conditions, Elections, Abusive Behavior
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Treating Eczema in Children
![<a class="runtimeTopic" href="#">Eczema</a> is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. It can appear as blisters that crust over to become scaly, itchy rashes, or as dry, thick patches of skin with scales. The main symptom is itching, and symptoms can come and go. Although eczema is not contagious, it is very common. Estimates are that more than 15 million people in the United States have eczema. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergies. There is no cure, however, treatments can reduce symptoms and help prevent outbreaks.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/68247861-20180750.jpg "<a class="runtimeTopic\" href=\"#\">Eczema</a> is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. It can appear as blisters that crust over to become scaly, itchy rashes, or as dry, thick patches of skin with scales. The main symptom is itching, and symptoms can come and go. Although eczema is not contagious, it is very common. Estimates are that more than 15 million people in the United States have eczema. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergies. There is no cure, however, treatments can reduce symptoms and help prevent outbreaks.")
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. It can appear as blisters that crust over to become scaly, itchy rashes, or as dry, thick patches of skin with scales. The main symptom is itching, and symptoms can come and go. Although eczema is not...Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, Allergies, Dermatologists, Skin Conditions, Health
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Readers moved by Valentine's Day tip
Last week we shared Cathy Levan's tip for buying petroleum jelly in bulk and packing it into pill boxes to save on lip balm, and suggested it would be a great Valentine's Day gift. What better way to show someone your love than to make them more...Tags: Allentown, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Facebook, Emmaus
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Living With Food Allergies
Staff reporterFrom peanuts to milk and even chocolate, people can be allergic to just about anything. Susan Gratza is raising two children with severe food allergies. She says getting proper treatment and knowing more about the condition has helped her to raise her...Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, Medical Procedures and Tests, Chemical Industry, Coughing, Physical Conditions
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