Staying Healthy
ING KiDS ROCK San Diego
By Gavon Morris at April 25, 2012 | 12:53 pm | 0 Comment
Kids, come become rock stars! Children in grades K–7 are invited to join in on the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego race weekend excitement at ING KiDS ROCK San Diego on Saturday, June 2. All participants receive an official race number, medal, t-shirt and goodie bag. Register now using online code NCM2012 to receive $5 [...]
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Families with sick children get encouragement from doctors
By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 7:50 pm | 0 Comment
In the hospital, parents should be encouraged to stay with their child, sit in on physician “rounds,” and accompany the youngster during medical procedures, the statement says. Pediatricians should also offer parents support, respect their preferences about care and communicate openly with children and teenagers about their condition. Read the whole HealthDay story here.
more...Parents breaking booster-seat law
By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 7:50 pm | 0 Comment
TODAYMoms reports that a third of the respondents in a new survey published by the American Academy of Pediatrics said that arranging for an extra safety seat in advance was too hard, and research suggests that many drivers just find it easier to have all the kids either in or out of booster seats. Read [...]
more...Exercise may not prevent gestational diabetes
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 4:00 pm | 0 Comment
A new clinical trial in Norway showed that pregnant women who exercised regularly during the second half of their pregnancies did not lower their odds of developing pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a Reuters report. Still, even if that’s true, one of the Norwegian researchers pointed out that there still are reasons for pregnant women to [...]
more...Raising awareness about youth sports injuries
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 3:59 pm | 0 Comment
Recently, doctors and families traveled to Capitol Hill for a summit focusing on young athletes suffering critical injuries, reports Lisa Esposito of HealthDay. Among them were parents whose children have died on the playing field. They are determined to do whatever they can to save other families from the same tragedies. Read more of her [...]
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Fireplace safety’s important, even in Southern California
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 3:58 pm | 0 Comment
After a house fire killed a Connecticut family, Lou Manfredini, of TV’s “House Smarts,” developed a video for the Today show to help us remember the simplest of tips to keep families safe. You can see it here.
more...Many parents ask pediatricians to delay vaccinations
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 5:38 am | 0 Comment
More than three quarters of pediatricians said they sometimes or often get asked by parents to use an “alternative” vaccination schedule that strays from national recommendations, according to a new survey of Washington State doctors, reports Reuters Health. And doctors are agreeing, making some researchers nervous about community health. Read more here.
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This Week’s Hot Topic: Kids and Cholesterol
By Jane Clifford at November 21, 2011 | 12:05 pm | 0 Comment
Earlier this month, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed guidelines from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that all children in this country be screened for high cholesterol between the ages of 9 and 11. This is a big change from previous recommendations that screening be limited to children with a family history [...]
more...Chime In: Too many kids on antibiotics?
By Jane Clifford at November 8, 2011 | 12:07 pm | 0 Comment
Reuters news agency is reporting on a new study that pediatricians in the United States write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance. The researchers looked at almost 65,000 outpatient visits by children under 18 during 2006 to 2008 and reported their findings in the journal Pediatrics. [...]
more...Sugary Drinks Targeted Heavily to Children
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:30 am | 0 Comment
A USA Today story reports on a new survey that “claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.” Click here for more.
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