Children's Health

In a preliminary study, researchers have linked the use of general anesthesia to behavioral or developmental problems in young children.
In the study, kids under the age of 3 who had surgery were found to have about twice the risk of developing behavioral or developmental problems compared to kids who did not had surgery.  The study [...]

Many children without health insurance go without care all year.
Uninsured children in families earning between approximately $38,000 and $76,000 a year are about as likely to go without any health care as uninsured children in poorer families. The study, by Laura Shone, an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, dispels [...]

A safety study of a highly touted herbal remedy extract (COLD-fX) from ginseng shows promise for use by Kids as a natural cold and flu remedy. The study, by Canadian researchers, appears in the journal Pediatrics – the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled Canadian trial which was conducted [...]

Cancer Experts Issues Cell Phone Warning, Especially for Children
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, issued an unprecedented warning on the possible link between cell phone use and cancer, in a memo sent nearly 3,000 faculty and staff today. Te warning was especially severe for children. He advised that children [...]

According to a report from the Associated Press (AP),the director of U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, is advocating testing chelation therapy as a treatment for the autism. Chelation is a controversial in medical some circles , in part, because it is based upon the theory that autism is not necessarily a genetic disorder.
Chelation therapy [...]

Vaccination is a medical procedure which carries a risk of injury or death. As a parent, it is your responsibility to become educated about the benefits and risks of vaccines in order to make the most informed, responsible vaccination decisions.
1. Your doctor is required by law to provide you with vaccine benefit/risk information materials before [...]

Since antiquity honey has been used for wound healing of skin injuries.
Honey has been shown in several studies to fight the growth of bacteria responsible for wound infections. In one preliminary study, nine infants with large, open infected wounds that failed to heal with conventional treatment were treated successfully with topical application [...]

Results from a 7-year mother and child study find specific foods can impact asthma and allergy risks for children.
A diet rich in fish and specific vegetables can reduce asthma and allergies in children, according to a seven-year study of 460 Spanish children, published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
“We believe that this is the first [...]

Sunshine is a vital part your health and it is your best source for essential Vitamin D. There are numerous other health benefits from sunlight, like fighting depression and protection against various types of cancer.
Everyone needs regular sun exposure.
Yet we all know we can get excess sun exposure causing sunburn. This [...]

While it is proven that overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation is a primary cause of skin cancer, there are many steps people can take to minimize their risk and still enjoy outdoor activities. This is especially important for children.
This year an estimated 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed, more than [...]