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Premature babies, or infants admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit, most often go through as many as 62 painful procedures each day. Anyone seeing these children being pricked, stubbed, and poked would likely cry “Ouch! STOP!”. Since an infant can’t say anything yet, one would at least expect some form of reaction - […]
In Utah, 25 babies are born each year with a type of hernia called gastroschisis. Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which an infant’s intestines stick out of the body through a defect on one side of the umbilical cord. The defect is clearly seen during routine ultrasound of the mother, but surgery to […]
Knowing if an obese child might develop diabetes in later years could prompt parents to make the necessary lifestyle changes for their child to lose weight. That’s the rationale behind a pre-diabetes screening recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The association and its Canadian equivalent recommend testing for fasting blood sugar for obese children ages […]
America’s teenagers are finally cleaning up their lifestyle, except Hispanic high schoolers.
A CDC survey looking at trends from 1991 to 2007 found that health behavior has been improving for much of America’s youth, such as in these areas - cigarette smoking, use of alcohol, unprotected sex, carrying weapons, drug use and even seat […]
Fear of skin cancer can cause us to shun the sunlight altogether. But now it looks like there is more reason to go out and enjoy the warm summer sun.
A little sun and vitamin D may help prevent type 1 diabetes in children, new research points. New findings from the University of California […]
Sometimes, pain brings people together. Other times, it is victory.
On September 5, television, sports, journalism and music will come together in a primetime television event called Stand Up To Cancer to raise cutting-edge funds for cancer research.
The three major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS and NBC, will join forces and donate an hour of their […]
It’s no longer true: drinking 100% fruit juices is NOT related to obesity in children, so says new research.
It used to be common pediatric advice not to give young children fruit juice because of its high sugar content, and that too much of it can lead to weight problems. It is also filling and […]
Oh I *heart* chocolate, and the health benefits of its antioxidant properties only make it more palatable! So naturally, the title of this news attracted me:
Cocoa May Stave Off Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
According to a small study, drinking flavonol-rich cocoa three times a day improved the function of the endothelium (cells lining […]
The National Toxicology Program confirmed a warning that has been in the news last year.
A chemical known as BPA ( bisphenol A) may cause early puberty and prostate and breast cancer. It is used in many baby bottles and the plastic lining of of infant formula. - Reuters
As a polycarbonate compound, it is […]
What student hasn’t had trouble keeping awake in class these days? With papers and projects piling up, and exams coming up, more and more students are getting stressed and lacking sleep.
Most students I know have been drinking lots of coffee and energy drinks with their late night studying. But a growing number of students […]
Health matters for children from infancy to adolescence.
Written by Grace Ibay, M.H.S. [email] for b5media.
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