MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Should Toddlers Use iPads?
February 12, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
If you let your children use a digital device, play with them, and limit the amount of time they use it.
More US Mothers Breast-Feeding, CDC Says
February 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
But few moms do so for the recommended 12 months.
Air Pollution May Lower Birth Weight
February 06, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Moms-to-be who are exposed to outdoor air pollution may have smaller babies.
Baby's Liquor Consumption Leads to Hospitalization
January 16, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Cases of infant alcohol poisoning are rare.
Colicky Babies May Have Wrong Bacteria
January 14, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Abnormalities in gut bacteria may play a role in infant colic.
Fussy Infants Exposed to More TV
January 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Some mothers may use TV as a way to calm fussy infants.
Early Language Skills Help Kids Manage Anger
December 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Toddlers with good language skills are better able to manage anger when they enter preschool.
Family Meals Help Kids Eat More Fruit & Veggies
December 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
One or two family meals a week may increase children's fruit and vegetable intake.
7 Baby Myths Debunked
December 14, 2012, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Seven baby myths that could put your little one's health at risk.
Concussions May Affect Kids for Months
December 11, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Brain scans revealed that structural changes persisted three months after children experienced a brain injury.
Childhood Obesity Drops in Some US Areas
December 11, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Childhood obesity rates are declining in some parts of the country.
Bedroom TVs Linked to Childhood Obesity
December 11, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
: A TV in the bedroom increases a child's risk for obesity, a new study suggests
Mom Breastfeeds Wrong Baby After Hospital Mix-Up
December 07, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A baby mix-up at a Minneapolis hospital resulted in a mother breastfeeding the wrong infant.
Teen Girls Who Smoke Harm Their Bones
December 04, 2012, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The more frequently that teenage girls light up, the less bone mineral density they build.
Youth Hockey Rule Changes May Reduce Injuries
December 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Rules to prohibit bodychecking in youth hockey may reduce injuries.
How Food Ads Could Fuel Childhood Obesity
November 30, 2012, by MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The heavier a child is, the more susceptible he may be to food advertising.
'Bouncy House' Injuries on the Rise
November 26, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Injuries related to inflatable bouncers, a type of outdoor play area for children, have risen rapidly in recent years, a new study finds.
Leading Pediatricians' Group Recommends Parents Reduce Pesticides at Home
November 26, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Kids' exposure to pesticides should be limited as much as possible, doctors say.
Day Care Kids More Prone to Weight Problems
November 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Happy Teens Earn More in Adulthood
November 19, 2012, Trevor Stokes, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Happiness during the teen years and young adulthood is linked with later income, a new study finds.
Babies Breast-Fed for 6 Months May Have Lower Iron Levels
November 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Six months of exclusive breast-feeding is often recommended, but in a new study babies who began eating infant cereal at 4 months old had higher iron levels than those exclusively breast-fed for 6 months.
Flame Retardants May Harm Kids' Development
November 15, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Flame-retardant compounds found in foam furniture and other products may harm children's development.
US Preterm Birth Rate Reaches Decade Low
November 13, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The US preterm birth rate declined to 11.7 percent in 2011.
7 Gadgets to Keep Your Child Safe & Healthy
November 13, 2012, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Here's a look at seven gadgets aimed at improving kids' health, along with expert tips for what parents may want to consider when making a purchase.
Preemies' Immune Systems Get a Boost from Massage
November 12, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Gently massaging premature babies may boost their immune systems.