Category: Children’s Health

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It may still be hazy, hot and humid this time of year but, believe it or not, back-to-school season is well under way and for parents and kids, the toughest question is knowing what supplies will be needed for the new semester.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-From eye-catching promotional materials to flashy runway fashions, bright colors are everywhere. Without even realizing it, colors can be mood altering and affect consumers emotionally, physiologically and visually. In fact, bright colors are not only used for attention-getting purposes, but have been proven to aid in the reading, writing and overall learning process for people with disabilities.

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-From eye-catching promotional materials to flashy runway fashions, bright colors are everywhere. Without even realizing it, colors can be mood altering and affect consumers emotionally, physiologically and visually. In fact, bright colors are not only used for attention-getting purposes, but have been proven to aid in the reading, writing and overall learning process for people with disabilities.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – What kind of sunscreen is best for children? Riley Hospital pediatric dermatologist Patricia Treadwell, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine professor of pediatrics, says that a water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and which is broad spectrum, providing protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, is best.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – What kind of sunscreen is best for children? Riley Hospital pediatric dermatologist Patricia Treadwell, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine professor of pediatrics, says that a water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and which is broad spectrum, providing protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, is best.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The most common form of blue baby syndrome, the serious congenital heart defect known as tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), has always been something of a puzzle for biomedical science. Seventy percent of the time, the condition, which causes a newborn’s skin to turn blue from lack of oxygen in the blood, arises without any explanation.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The most common form of blue baby syndrome, the serious congenital heart defect known as tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), has always been something of a puzzle for biomedical science. Seventy percent of the time, the condition, which causes a newborn’s skin to turn blue from lack of oxygen in the blood, arises without any explanation.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – KEYSTONE, Colo., — More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – KEYSTONE, Colo., — More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Many children narrowly escape drowning during summertime celebrations held near water. Even if lifeguards are on duty, designating an adult water watcher could easily prevent a tragedy, says Dr. Steven Kernie, associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Many children narrowly escape drowning during summertime celebrations held near water. Even if lifeguards are on duty, designating an adult water watcher could easily prevent a tragedy, says Dr. Steven Kernie, associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – New research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine provides for the first time a solid scientific answer for the long-standing question of whether there is an association between preterm birth and brain malformations.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – New research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine provides for the first time a solid scientific answer for the long-standing question of whether there is an association between preterm birth and brain malformations.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – OAK BROOK, Ill., — Thirty-five years ago, the first Ronald McDonald House(R) opened its doors in Philadelphia to provide a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children. Today, McDonald’s(R) and Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) kick-off an anniversary celebration to commemorate this important milestone and their long-standing commitment to helping children and families in need worldwide.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – OAK BROOK, Ill., — Thirty-five years ago, the first Ronald McDonald House(R) opened its doors in Philadelphia to provide a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children. Today, McDonald’s(R) and Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) kick-off an anniversary celebration to commemorate this important milestone and their long-standing commitment to helping children and families in need worldwide.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – INDIANAPOLIS – A multi-center clinical trial led by a Riley Hospital for Children endocrinologist has found that inhaled growth hormone (GH) is well tolerated by children with GH deficiency and that this easy-to-use method can, over a one-week period, safely deliver GH to the blood stream.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – INDIANAPOLIS – A multi-center clinical trial led by a Riley Hospital for Children endocrinologist has found that inhaled growth hormone (GH) is well tolerated by children with GH deficiency and that this easy-to-use method can, over a one-week period, safely deliver GH to the blood stream.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and improve their behavior.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and improve their behavior.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Augusta, Ga. — It seems that when the weather gets nice enough for outside play and activities, it also summons the ants, mosquitoes, flies, bees and other pesky bugs that can spoil your fun with your little ones. But you can still have a good time outdoors by learning which insects to watch out for and taking measures to keep them from bugging your children.